Senior Procurement Manager - Second Life Smartphones 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 Procurement Manager - Second Life Smartphones

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Department: SmartphonesWarehouse and Logistics

Description

• We are looking 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.