Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for reviewing and managing procurement processes, ensuring competitive procurements, and providing mentoring to project staff. They will also implement and maintain procurement and fleet management policies and procedures in accordance with donor guidelines and Nigerian law.

Responsibilities

• Work with local, national, and international vendors to ensure quality and maintain ethical standards.
• Ensure competitive procurements by attracting potential vendors through various mechanisms.
• Coordinate delivery logistics with program teams and grantees.
• Manage fleet and logistics contracts for quality service.
• Coordinate transportation, permits, insurance, and financial allocations under grants.
• Prepare budgets, solicit quotations, negotiate, and recommend vendors.
• Communicate delivery schedules and expense projections.
• Verify deliverables are complete and timely.
• Implement procurement processes and logistics operations, strictly following regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to procurement policies.
• Maintain procurement policies and a registry for efficient audits.

Requirements

• Minimum of National Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in logistics, procurement, and data management within an international organization.
• Proven experience in operational logistics, supply chain, and policies.
• Good command of English, with proven ability to communicate effectively internally and externally (Hausa and Kanuri preferred).
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Proven training and capacity building experience.
• Proficiency in using computers (Excel and Word).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to: humanresources@newfdp.org using the job title as the subject of the mail. A current CV and a cover letter in one PDF document, explaining their suitability for the position. ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. Application Deadline: apply not later than Friday, 9th October, 2026 at 12:00 PM.