Procurement Officer

How you'll help us achieve it

As our organisation continues to grow rapidly we’re looking for someone proactive detail-oriented and passionate about efficient systems to help strengthen our procurement operations.

This is a dynamic role with plenty of room for professional and personal growth.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager the Procurement Officer will play a key role in ensuring all purchasing activities strictly adhere to our procurement policies.

You'll support procurement needs across departments help identify and build relationships with reliable suppliers and ensure timely cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

You’ll also take on the responsibility of managing procurement operations in tMali a key market contributing directly to our operational excellence across the region.

In this role you'll;

• Oversee all purchasing activities ensuring full compliance with procurement policies.
• Train and support internal teams on procurement policy awareness and best practices.
• Collaborate with departments to develop procurement plans based on approved budgets.
• Coordinate import logistics and documentation with freight forwarders.
• Prepare and launch RFQs (Requests for Quotation) based on departmental needs.
• Identify assess and maintain a strong base of pre-approved suppliers.
• Analyze and compare offers draft selection reports and support vendor negotiations.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor the procurement workflow for timely execution.
• Track deliveries and ensure payments are made in line with contract terms.
• Keep accurate records of all procurement activities and provide regular reports.
• Maintain and track inventory conducting regular counts and preparing related reports.
• Perform any additional procurement-related tasks as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Key Details 

• Location: You'll work from our office in Bamako Mali and may travel to field locations.
• This is a permanent position.
• Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. 
• We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.
• We support working parents - we offer 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers in addition to subsidized child care when they return to work.
• Airtime reimbursement.
• Free food and a beautiful office space.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and French.
• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Administration Business Procurement Supply Chain Management Accounting or Logistics.
• Experience in financial sector is a plus.
• An experience including accounting & team management.

You might be a good fit if you

• Have excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Are proficient with Google Workspace tools.
• Are adaptable and can anticipate and respond to changes quickly.
• Excel in networking and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate confidently while fostering professional relationships.
• Are a strong communicator with both internal teams and vendors.
• Can work well under pressure and stay focused.
• Possess strong analytical and accounting knowledge.
• Thrive in a multicultural and collaborative team environment.
• Uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality in all dealings.