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 strategic role in driving cost efficiency, maintaining ethical standards (including quality and timeliness) and fostering strong supplier partnerships 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 across all categories of spend (goods, services, technology, and infrastructure), owning the end-to-end procurement cycle - from contract negotiation and compliance to  company policies and local regulations to vendor management. The Procurement Manager will contribute to procurement strategy implementation that drives CcHUB’s growth, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement:

• Ensure deliverables focus on execution excellence and process improvement building on existing policy/frameworks.
• Develop and refine contract templates; negotiate favourable terms that align with CcHUB’s budgetary requirements.
• Provide insights on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Oversee strategic sourcing activities and maintain an updated high quality vendor database that meets CcHUB’s vendor qualification rates.
• Proactive management of supplier relationships to build partnerships, ensure performance excellence and achieve a predetermined vendor retention rate.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.

• Operational Procurement Oversight:

• Lead contract and purchase order management (PR, PO, delivery and invoice processing) with focus on accuracy, quality, efficiency and 100% compliance.
• Streamline tendering and bid evaluation processes to optimise cycle times and increase cost savings.
• Collaborate closely with finance to ensure contracts and expenditures are aligned with organisational budgets.

• Policy, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Enforce a robust procurement governance framework that ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and audit guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, alongside CcHUB’s governance standards.
• Proactively identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across all Practices to understand requirements, support seamless procurement workflows and provide best-in-class solutions while maintaining compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries across all departments.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Cost Optimisation & Reporting:

• Conduct and spend analysis, benchmarking, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost-reduction.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance metrics.
• Ensure deliverables focus on execution excellence and process improvement building on existing policy/frameworks.
• Develop and refine contract templates; negotiate favourable terms that align with CcHUB’s budgetary requirements.
• Provide insights on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee strategic sourcing activities and maintain an updated high quality vendor database that meets CcHUB’s vendor qualification rates.
• Proactive management of supplier relationships to build partnerships, ensure performance excellence and achieve a predetermined vendor retention rate.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Lead contract and purchase order management (PR, PO, delivery and invoice processing) with focus on accuracy, quality, efficiency and 100% compliance.
• Streamline tendering and bid evaluation processes to optimise cycle times and increase cost savings.
• Collaborate closely with finance to ensure contracts and expenditures are aligned with organisational budgets.
• Enforce a robust procurement governance framework that ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and audit guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, alongside CcHUB’s governance standards.
• Proactively identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across all Practices to understand requirements, support seamless procurement workflows and provide best-in-class solutions while maintaining compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries across all departments.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Conduct and spend analysis, benchmarking, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost-reduction.
• 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

Key Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in procurement management working with a global team within a complex operating environment.
• Proven experience working in the operations field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
• 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
• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Innovation Orientation
• Risk Management

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.