Procurement Manager

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a Procurement Manager for its Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. The role owns end-to-end procurement for program needs, including planning, sourcing, tendering, contracting and delivery follow up, in line with IITA's procurement thresholds and policy.

What you'll do

• Coordinate the end to end procurement process for program needs from identification to delivery follow up in line with IITA thresholds and policy.
• Prepare and maintain an annual procurement plan aligned with the program work plan and budget; track status of all procurement requests across states and countries.
• Conduct market surveys and competitive sourcing of vendors and service providers; maintain an up to date and pre qualified vendor database.
• Draft and review purchase orders, contracts and service agreements with clear deliverables and timelines.
• Consolidate procurement requests from state Admin and Logistics Officers and ensure timely processing to avoid delays to state level training and activity schedules.
• Monitor vendor performance, contract compliance and delivery quality; escalate disputes or non performance issues for resolution; maintain auditable procurement files.

What they're looking for

• Master’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably with an international NGO, research institute or donor funded program will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of procurement procedures, contract management and vendor evaluation methods; proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP/procurement software are advantages.
• High level of integrity, transparency and attention to detail; strong negotiation, organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage procurement across multiple states/countries simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles; good understanding of contract administration and supplier management.

For applicants in Nigeria

• Nigeria nationals for the position at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan.
• Location is Ibadan, on a 2-year renewable contract.
• The listing does not state a timezone requirement - confirm before interviewing.
• Remuneration described as highly competitive; currency and exact range are not specified.
• The listing does not state visa or work authorization requirements; confirm.