Procurement Officer at Paga Nigeria

Paga is a licensed financial services company and a leading payments company in Nigeria with a massive transformative purpose - to make it simple for one billion people to access and use money. It was founded on the simple belief that the ubiquity of mobile phones can be leveraged in building an ecosystem that enables people to digitally send and receive money and creating simple financial access for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Work type: (Hybrid)
Department: Finance
Report to: CFO, Nigeria

About the Role

• Paga is looking for a passionate and self-driven procurement officer to join our growing team! The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the organization’s end-to-end procurement process from sourcing and vendor selection to purchase order (PO) management, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• The role ensures that all procurement activities align with company policies, deliver value for money, and support operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and implement procurement plans in line with business objectives and budget.
• Support departments in identifying procurement needs and preparing specifications or terms of reference.
• Maintain the procurement calendar and ensure timely processing of requisitions.

Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and service delivery.
• Maintain an up-to-date and approved vendor database in the ERP (e.g., NetSuite).
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and ensure compliance with contracts and SLAs.

Purchase Order Management:

• Review and process purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) in NetSuite, ensuring timely approvals and proper documentation.
• Monitor open POs and follow up on pending deliveries or invoices.

Sourcing and Negotiation:

• Obtain and evaluate quotes or bids from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Negotiate favorable terms, discounts, and credit arrangements where applicable.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, POs, vendor correspondence, and invoices.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports (e.g., PO status, spend analysis, savings achieved).
• Support internal and external audits with relevant procurement documentation.

Policy Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Enforce procurement policies, approval limits, and ethical standards.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to internal controls.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite), accounting tools, and automation of reporting workflows.
• Standardize processes for financial operations, reconciliations, and reporting across all subsidiaries.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus
• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC

Experience:

• 3- 5 years of progressive experience in procurement preferably within a corporate or ERP driven environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) for procurement processes.

Behaviotal Competencies:

• High integrity and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online