Procurement Manager

About this role

The role is for a Procurement Manager based in Abuja, reporting to the Country Director. It is a back-office position responsible for the end-to-end procurement cycle, managing a small procurement team, and handling supplier relationships, while ensuring compliance with CHAI policies, budgets, and Nigerian law. The successful candidate will lead procurement activities across planning, sourcing, contracting and close-out, and work with internal teams to align on specifications, timelines and service expectations. The employer, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), focuses on strengthening health systems, improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics, and expanding access to care in developing countries. The role emphasises ethical sourcing, vendor management, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

What you would do

• Ensure all procurement actions comply with CHAI policy, thresholds, and delegated authority
• Coordinate periodic procurement reviews and report monthly on KPIs (lead times, savings, delivery reliability)
• Own the full procurement cycle including annual plan, category strategies, and service standards
• Lead sourcing from specification to tendering, evaluation, award, contracting and close-out
• Maintain documentation audit-ready and resolve escalations without compromising compliance
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigations related to supplier concentration, pricing, and delivery
• Ensure compliance with national procurement, tax and import laws and maintain internal controls
• Negotiate and manage framework agreements; conduct supplier reviews and remediation or exits as needed
• Develop and maintain vendor database and improve vendor management and engagement
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT and Administration to integrate purchase-to-pay and contracting processes

What they are asking for

• Seven or more years of procurement or supply chain experience with direct sourcing and contracting accountability
• Experience in a nonprofit, international organization or multi-country environment
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, business, engineering or related field; master's or professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) are an advantage
• Experience running competitive tenders and chairing evaluation committees
• Line management experience including objective setting and performance reviews
• Working knowledge of Nigerian import, customs and tax exemption processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, tender documents, contract terms and audit requirements
• Willingness to learn and apply generative AI and other technologies to improve procurement

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