Senior Sourcing Manager (Second Life Devices) at M-KOPA Nigeria

M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager (Second Life Devices)

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain Operations team and lead global Second Life Device Sourcing.
• In this role, you will lead the global sourcing and lifecycle management of second Life Phones, drive supplier relationships, and ensure seamless transitions to new device models.
• You’ll take charge of sourcing processes, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sourcing Leadership:
  • Lead multi-sourcing efforts for 2nd Life Phones, negotiating competitive terms and ensuring the timely supply of products that meet market demands.
  • Implement inventory optimization strategies and ensure sufficient supplier coverage (at least two suppliers per device per country).
  • Oversee distributor onboarding, ensuring partnerships align with M-KOPA’s objectives.
• Product Management:
  • Manage new phone model transitions, verifying technical compatibility for each market.
  • Coordinate with the Market and 2nd Life Project Management teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Own supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact while prioritizing M-KOPA’s interests.
  • Provide ongoing support for new and existing products, and coordinate with legal teams to develop supplier contracts and agreements.
• Team Development:
  • Mentor and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Who We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably with 2nd life/refurbished phones.
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and category management strategies.
• Technical knowledge to assess phone and market compatibility.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and software.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.