Fit-Out Procurement Manager (Hybrid) at Spacefinish Africa Limited

Spacefinish is a global design and workspace strategy firm specializing in the design, build, and transformation of office spaces. We help organizations create smart, functional, and future-ready environments that drive productivity, collaboration, and business growth. Trusted by leading companies and fast-growing startups, we combine design thinking, technology, and execution excellence to deliver world-class workspaces tailored to modern work needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fit-Out Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Fit-Out Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing and procurement of all interior finishes, FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment), and specialized systems (AV, CCTV, LAN/Wi-Fi) for the Reportage Towers project.
• Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, this role ensures 100% compliance with approved design specifications, fixed budget constraints, project timelines, and international hotel brand standards. You will oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, from initial vendor mapping and mock-up room delivery to long-lead ordering, contract drafting, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Source, pre-qualify, and onboard local and international vendors and specialized technical subcontractors capable of delivering high-end, hospitality-grade quality.
• Manage competitive bidding processes using standardized Commercial Bid Evaluation Matrices and release Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Review unpriced Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and execute value engineering strategies to optimize costs without compromising design intent.

Brand, Quality & Change Governance:

• Serve as the primary liaison to the international hotel brand operator and client for material sample, catalogue, and design submission approvals using a formal Sample Approval Matrix.
• Oversee material quality control, ensuring bulk-procured materials match approved mock-up room benchmarks and specifications.
• Manage the formal variation process, ensuring any design change impacting budget or lead times is documented and signed off prior to purchasing.

Project Execution & Delivery Tracking:

• Procure and deliver all specified materials for the Studio Room mock-up within critical path timelines to secure early sign-offs.
• Identify and place confirmed Purchase Orders (POs) for 100% of long-lead fit-out materials within the first 45 days to lock in production and shipping slots.
• Utilize modern ERP software to manage and track multi-stage procurement pipelines from shop drawing approvals to final site installation.

Financial & Contractual Control:

• Manage complex multi-currency contracts (USD-denominated, local currency-settled) to mitigate foreign exchange risks and protect margins.
• Draft and enforce vendor agreements that include clear retention terms, warranties, and defect liability clauses.

Requirements
Educational Qualification & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Fit-Out Sourcing: 7–10 years of total experience in procurement and supply chain, with at least 5–7 years specifically focused on high-end fit-out procurement within luxury hospitality or commercial real estate developments.
• Brand Standards: Demonstrated experience working with international hotel brand standards and third-party brand operator approval processes.
• Commercial Knowledge: Strong background managing fixed-sum project budgets, contract negotiations, value engineering, and foreign exchange (FX) settlement structures.
• Software: Hands-on expertise with modern ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and inventory/pipeline tracking tools.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• FF&E & Finish Literacy: Expert ability to read and interpret interior design specs, shop drawings, joinery details, and finish schedules (rugs, cladding, murals, lighting).
• Contractual & Retention Management: Advanced skills in drafting robust supplier contracts, defect liability clauses, and retention schedules.
• Systems & Data-Driven: Highly structured approach using submittal matrices, technical checklists, and data analysis rather than intuition for procurement decisions.
• Proactive Risk & Pipeline Management: Strong ability to track long-lead items, anticipate supply chain bottlenecks, and raise formal mitigation strategies early.
• High Accountability & Detail Orientation: Absolute precision in verifying technical product specs prior to ordering to prevent site rejection and delays.

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hiring@spacefinish.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.