Procurement Manager, Africa at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Manager, Africa

Location: Lagos
Business Unit:  Africa COO Office
Reports to: COO

Job Summary

• The Procurement Manager has direct oversight of the KPMG internal Procurement Team for Africa and is accountable for key objectives, targets and overall operating performance of procurement team members.
• The Procurement Manager will interact closely with the Africa and sub-regional Chief Financial Officers and other business stakeholders when setting budgets, formulating strategic direction and reporting on key performance areas. Furthermore, formulation and maintenance of procurement policy, procedures and processes will remain a key area of responsibility for this role.

Job Details

• Project Management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP and Power BI reporting.
• Experience in a professional services firm preferable.

Requirements
Experience (minimum years of experience and in which fields, required to perform the job)

• Purchasing Experience, minimum 5+ years.
• Leading a team, 5+ years

Core competencies required for the job:

• Champion inclusion
• Advance on ethical environment
• Make sound decisions
• Demonstrate self-awareness
• Drive quality
• Apply a strategic perspective
• Foster innovation
• Build collaborative relationships
• Develop and motivate others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organisation skills.

Benefits

• Setting strategic direction for the procurement function at KPMG.
• Prioritise cross-regional procurement and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Oversight of contract management and related procurement activities.
• Monthly reporting on procurement activities including classification, vendor management etc.
• Business Lead for integrated finance IT modules aimed at centralised procurement across Africa.
• Clearly define the Procurement team's goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Develop a roadmap for a central Africa procurement function and assign tasks and responsibilities to team members ensuring that tasks are distributed fairly and that everyone understands their role in achieving the team's objectives
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members to help them develop their skills and reach their full potential. Offer constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify opportunities for professional growth.
• Risk management of all applicable P2P procurement activities.
• Achieving ISO compliance targets
• Responsible for Preferential Procurement element of the BEE scorecard
• Negotiating contracts and terms of agreement with suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers
• Formulation and implementation of formal procurement policies, processes and procedures
• Responsible to maximise economies of scale and reduce total cost of ownership
• Oversight and collaboration of IT capital procurement, stationery and marketing spend.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online