Procurement Manager at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

‘CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

CcHub functions at the heart of Nigeria’s technology innovation ecosystem as a place to:

facilitate creative thinking and collaborative problem solving
encourage technology innovation for improved social accountability in Nigeria
incubate novel tech ideas that promotes good governance/provision of public services
encourage shared accountability between technologist & innovators
serve as a living lab for prototyping and testing socially minded tech tools
build new skills and competencies
connect, share, create and find expertise

The Hub act as a cushy nest designed to accelerate the successful development of social tech ventures through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by the hub management and offered both in the space and through our network of partners. In addition, the hub leads co-creation initiatives aimed at creating novel technologically driven solutions to the myriad social challenges facing the average Nigerian. The Hub also network stakeholders from diverse walks of life to create these solutions and also encourage social accountability through

social creativity
activating knowledge networks
harnessing resources and imagination across society not just within public service professions and institutionsJob Purpose

The Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in managing and optimising our procurement processes 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 for money, quality, and timeliness across all categories of spend (goods, services, technology, and infrastructure), while ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
The Procurement Manager will act as a trusted advisor to leadership, enabling procurement to contribute directly to CcHUB’s growth, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership:

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and budgetary requirements.
Lead initiatives to optimise procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
Provide insights on market trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, cost, and compliance standards.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and deadlines to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
Monitor supplier performance and maintain a reliable vendor database.

Operational Procurement Oversight:

Oversee procurement operations including purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice processing.
Ensure timely acquisition of goods and services to support operational continuity.
Collaborate closely with finance to ensure contracts and expenditures are aligned with organisational budgets.

Policy, Compliance & Risk Management:

Develop, maintain, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, and internal governance standards.
Proactively identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with other Practices to understand procurement needs and provide best-in-class solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries across all departments.

Cost Optimisation & Reporting:

Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and savings.
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

Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field
At least three years of relevant work experience
Proven experience working in the operations field
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
Experience working with a global teams in a fastpaced environment
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.