Inkomoko is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to play a critical role in developing and implementing procurement strategies across the region. This position is responsible for driving cost-savings, process improvements, and ensuring that procurement activities align with the organization's mission of social responsibility. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes, negotiating high-value contracts, and providing expertise to cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Local Procurement Strategy (40%)
- Support the Regional Procurement to develop procurement strategies aligned with Country Procurement Policies and Procedures.
- Continually refine strategies for opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, balancing value for money and fit-for-purpose approaches.
- Prepare reports and work with the MEL Data and IT team to develop analytics/dashboards/insights on procurement activities, trends, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with the Regional team to create and implement procurement strategies to support new countries’ expansion activities.
- Incorporate procurement innovations into Inkomoko’s strategy, aligned with socially responsible business practices (resource conservation, waste reduction, carbon footprint, and procurement from small businesses run by women, refugees, and youth).
Oversee Procurement Process Management (40%)
- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for country activities, including requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.
- Guide country operations & procurement teams on the process and provide support when needed.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; support teams through training and coaching where discrepancies are found.
- Drive automation initiatives of the procurement process and cycle to ensure minimal manual intervention.
- Track country procurement-related costs to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
Vendor and Contract Management (10%)
- Develop, coordinate, and lead sourcing activities to establish supply arrangements.
- Evaluate supplier performance and conduct regular vendor assessments.
- Collaborate with Country-Level Operations, Procurement teams, and General Counsel on vendor contract management and standardized templates.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing for high-value contracts.
- Provide tools for country-level supplier performance management and compliance.
People & Committee Coordination (10%)
- Support Country-level Procurement Committees to ensure proper decision-making and manage Regional procurement committee processes.
- Coordinate reporting and follow-up of decisions made in Regional Procurement Committees.
- Provide procurement expertise and support to cross-functional teams and budget managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Six years of experience in finance or procurement/supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proven experience in negotiating contracts, cost-savings, and managing supplier relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Planning skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to work on deadline are a must.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in procurement software (ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, MS Office).
- Socially responsible procurement practices are strongly preferred (e.g., favoring small businesses, women/refugee-run businesses, and green business).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Workable portal by clicking the apply button below.
