Specifically, the Senior Procurement officer will: 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 an analytics/dashboard/insights on procurement activities, trends, and performance metrics, and refine strategy as needed. Collaborate with the Regional team to create and implement procurement strategies to support the new countries’ expansion activities Incorporate procurement innovations into Inkomoko’s strategy, and aligned with socially responsible business practices, including resource conservation, waste reduction, carbon footprint, and the use of renewable materials, 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. For country-level procurement, guide the country operations & procurement team on the process and provide support when needed with requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and contract management. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for both regional and country level procurement activities. For discrepancies found during internal audit periods, support country teams in compliance going forward through training, coaching, etc. Drive automation Initiative of the procurement process and cycle and ensure minimal manual intervention. Support to implement these automations at country and regional levels. 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 the Country-Level Operations and Procurement teams and General Counsel on vendor contract management Collaborate with General Counsel to develop and administer contract management plans as well as vendor contract templates to ensure standardization across the organization Support to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing, particularly for high-value procurement contracts. Provide the tools needed at the country level to oversee supplier performance management and compliance requirements to enhance business activities and outcomes People & Committee Coordination (10%) Support Country level Procurement Committees in order to ensure proper decision making; manage Regional procurement committee processes as needed. 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 Successful candidates will embody our organizational culture and mission to support entrepreneurs. Our work environment is fast-paced, positive, solutions-oriented, and we have very high standards. Qualifications Include: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or 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 to drive to conclusions 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 and cost-savings strategies Proficiency in procurement software, such as ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and MS Office Socially responsible procurement practices are strongly preferred, including procurement processes which favor small-businesses, women and refugee-run businesses, and green business.
