Procurement Manager at Baobab Group

Baobab Group is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

 About Baobab Group: Baobab Group is leading digital financial inclusion group focusing on serving individuals, micro and small businesses in Africa and China. Our mission is to unleash the potential of our clients offering them simple and easy to use financial services. Founded in 2005 as Microcred, today Baobab has over a million customers and 3,800 employees operating in Burkina Faso, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Purchase and Supply Management , Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, Development, Economics, Social Science or any relevant Degree
• 3 – 5 years experience as a procurement officer or related position.
• Proficient computer skills , including Microsoft office suite (word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and Manage time efficiently.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal oriented, organised team player
• Applicants should reside within the Lagos State (preferably able to work from Yaba Office of the Company).

Skills:

• Must be ethical and has no criminal or ethical or moral records in his or her previous works.
• Analytical, practical mindset
• Excellent negotiation skills
• PC proficiency at the level of the confident user
• Knowledge of the basics of economics
• Understanding of the transport, logistics and customs system.
• Knowledge of English and other languages(depending on the specifics of the company).
• Ability to handle large amounts of information
• Stress tolerance and the ability to quickly make effective decisions
• Knowledge of supplies and contractual terms
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills
• Mastering the basics of working in corporate information systems
• Ability to negotiate
• Possession of practical communication skills
• Solid Knowledge and understanding of Procurement processes, policy and systems.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] and Copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

 Application Closing Date
20th January, 2023.