Procurement Manager

Company Description

CcHUB is Africa’s leading innovation and creative ecosystem builder, dedicated to nurturing talent, ideas, and startups across the continent. In 2010, we began as Nigeria's premier innovation center, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Windhoek) across Africa, and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

In 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on Research and Development and Human-Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology in addressing Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, governance, and other areas of our work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy by applying innovation and technology. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening the Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to our vision to be Africa's leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.

Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of over 10,000 innovative technology companies that address social challenges across Africa in areas such as budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, the creative economy, and sustainability.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in managing and optimising our procurement processes across all our locations. This role goes beyond transactional buying to focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract governance, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation to ensure CcHUB achieves best-in-class procurement outcomes.

You will drive value for money, quality, and timeliness across all categories of spend (goods, services, technology, and infrastructure), while ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations. The Procurement Manager will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, enabling procurement to contribute directly to CcHUB’s growth, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Leadership:

• Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Operational Procurement Oversight:

• Policy, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cost Optimisation & Reporting:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and budgetary requirements.
• Lead initiatives to optimise procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Provide insights on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.  
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, cost, and compliance standards.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain a reliable vendor database.  
• Oversee procurement operations including purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice processing.
• Ensure timely acquisition of goods and services to support operational continuity.
• Collaborate closely with finance to ensure contracts and expenditures are aligned with organisational budgets.  
• Develop, maintain, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Proactively identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.  
• Partner with other Practices to understand procurement needs and provide best-in-class solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries across all departments.  
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and savings.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance metrics.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost Savings

• Supplier Performance

• Contract Compliance

• Sourcing Efficiency

• Inventory Management

• Risk Management

• Process Improvement

• Stakeholder Satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience working in the operations field
• Experience in project management and data analysis, tools (excel, google sheets) and reporting is a plus
• Proficient in GSuite tools (docs, slides, sheets, etc.)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience working with a global teams in a fastpaced environment
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative and work within set guidelines and as part of a team. 
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Please note this is an onsite role in Lagos, Nigeria

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.