Procurement Manager Job in Abuja: Apply Now

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organisation committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. Founded in 2002, CHAI works with governments and the private sector to strengthen health systems and expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.

Its programmes cover HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, cancer, maternal and child health, vaccines, digital health, and other critical areas of public health. CHAI works with local partners to develop sustainable healthcare solutions that can be implemented at scale.

About the Role

CHAI Nigeria is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead its procurement function in Abuja. Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will oversee the entire procurement cycle, manage a small procurement team, and maintain effective supplier relationships.

The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing sourcing and contracting activities, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and Nigerian laws, and controlling procurement expenditure. The successful candidate will also oversee international purchases, including freight, customs clearance, import documentation, and duty waiver applications.

This is an operational procurement leadership position focused on efficiency, compliance, risk management, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Management

• Develop and manage annual procurement plans, category strategies, and service standards.
• Oversee the complete procurement process, from defining specifications and sourcing suppliers to tendering, evaluation, contract award, and close-out.
• Monitor procurement performance against agreed key performance indicators, including lead times, cost savings, and delivery reliability.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with CHAI policies, approved budgets, procurement thresholds, and delegated authority limits.

2. Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready procurement documentation.
• Conduct vendor due diligence and conflict-of-interest checks.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, pricing, quality, and delivery risks.
• Promote ethical and sustainable sourcing practices and implement anti-fraud and anti-corruption controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian procurement, tax, and import regulations.
• Resolve procurement issues without compromising organisational policies, ethics, or safeguarding standards.

3. Supplier and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for programme teams, advising on specifications, timelines, and service expectations.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and framework agreements.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Information Technology, and Administration teams to coordinate purchasing and contracting activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and oversee vendor prequalification.
• Develop strategies to strengthen supplier engagement and improve service delivery.

4. International Procurement and Imports

• Manage international purchases, including freight arrangements, customs clearance, and import documentation.
• Coordinate applications for tax exemptions and import duty waivers.
• Ensure imported goods are cleared promptly and all regulatory requirements are satisfied.

5. Team Leadership

• Supervise and manage a small team of procurement professionals.
• Establish annual objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Coach team members on procurement systems, tools, templates, and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and quality across the procurement function.

6. Budget Management and Reporting

• Monitor procurement expenditure against approved budgets and reconcile spending monthly.
• Identify and report significant budget variances.
• Conduct make-or-buy assessments, category analyses, and total-cost-of-ownership evaluations to support decision-making.
• Prepare clear procurement reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Escalate significant issues promptly and present practical solutions to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Country Director.

Requirements and Qualifications

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain management, including direct responsibility for sourcing and contracting.
• Experience managing competitive tender processes and participating in or chairing tender evaluation committees.
• Previous experience supervising staff, setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, and developing team members.
• Experience procuring goods and services in a nonprofit organisation, international organisation, or multinational environment.

A master’s degree or professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and practical experience using procurement or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong knowledge of procurement controls, tender documentation, contract terms, and audit requirements.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian import procedures, customs regulations, and tax exemption processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence in communicating recommendations and handling difficult discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and apply generative AI and other technologies to improve procurement operations.

Organisational Values

CHAI seeks candidates who demonstrate its organisational values, including humility, urgency, entrepreneurialism, trust and transparency, service to government, diversity, and a strong commitment to its mission.

How to Apply

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