• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Corporate Procurement Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

• Responsible for procurement of goods and services from initial sourcing through delivery.


• This involves the process of selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, forecasting demand, and managing the fulfillment of supply.


• The Senior Corporate Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting cross-functional teams to achieve cost, delivery, and quality metrics, as well as vendor management.


• This position holder will ensure the day-to-day operations to achieve key results in support of the business - flexing resources, optimizing demand, and satisfying stakeholder requirements.


• The Senior Corporate Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively across divisions and countries establishing strong relationships with peers, senior leaders and other stakeholders.


• This position will demonstrate the ability to get things done through both formal and informal networks, using diplomacy and tact to gain cooperation and support from others.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience in Business, Finance, International Relations, Statistics or any relevant field.

Preferred:

• Certifications in CIPS, ISM, CPM, Lean-Six Sigma Training or certification and other relevant procurement/supply chain certifications

Experience:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and operations

Preferred:

• Corporate sourcing and procurement Experience


• 2+ years INGO experience i.e. U.S. government-funded projects, DFID, and others


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.


• Experience in the use of ERPs like QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint

Required Languages:

• French full professional proficiency and English.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of global sourcing and procurement strategies, tactics, processes, procedures, and systems.


• Experience in development of policies and procedures


• In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations and USAID regulations


• Proficiency with Procurement Systems and Sourcing tools.


• Experience supervising staff


• Negotiation skills


• Capacity building/facilitation skills


• Experience in cross-cultural work environment

Competencies:

• Adaptable, creative, collaborative and able to think strategically.


• Critical thinking and technical expertise - uses logic and methods to solve complex business problems, seeing hidden problems, decision making effectively under pressure.


• Purpose driven and outcome focused - moving roadblocks, tackling difficult problems and is action oriented.


• Developing and leading talent - coach employees to improve performance, encourage stretch tasks and assignments.


• Thinking digitally - picking up new technical skills and knowledge quickly, gains familiarity and is comfortable using a range of digital collaborative tools.


• Operate as a nimble learner - knowing personal strengths, weaknesses and limits, has a growth mind-set.


• Committed to continuous improvement and willing to develop new skills over time.


• Keen customer focus on internal/external stakeholders


• Impeccable negotiation and problem solving skills


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building.