Procurement Officer

About this role

The role is for a Procurement Officer at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF), a Nigerian non‑profit/non‑governmental organisation based in Borno. The officer coordinates procurement requests, sources suppliers, obtains and evaluates quotations, and prepares procurement documentation in line with LPF policies, donor requirements and approved budgets. They work with multiple internal teams to ensure procurement plans align with programme needs, meet timelines and are properly documented and authorised. The position requires strong organisational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills to manage multiple requests and pursue value for money in a humanitarian setting. The officer contributes to accountable procurement practices and ethical supplier relationships to support LPF’s programmes for vulnerable and crisis‑affected populations.

What you would do

• Coordinate procurement activities in line with budgets and work plans
• Work with programme management, finance, operations and other teams to identify needs and purchasing timelines
• Prepare, consolidate and update procurement plans for projects and locations
• Review requests for clear definitions, justification, budgeting and authorisation
• Confirm budgets are approved and purchases align with programme activities
• Prioritise procurement based on urgency and delivery requirements
• Monitor timelines and follow up on outstanding requests
• Identify supply constraints and risks and propose mitigations
• Maintain an updated procurement tracking system
• Provide regular updates on progress and delays to relevant managers and teams

What they are asking for

• Experience in procurement within humanitarian or development sector (implied by role)
• Strong organisational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requests and maintain records
• Capacity to work with Finance, Operations, Programme Management and Grants teams
• Knowledge of procurement policies, donor requirements and budgeting
• Ability to source suppliers, evaluate quotations and monitor supplier performance
• Attention to documentation, compliance and ethical supplier relationships

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