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Chief Procurement & Administrative Officer
Leadway Assurance · Nigeria
Salary
Undisclosed
Location
Nigeria
Posted
6 days ago
Required skills
Procurement managementAdministrative managementVendor managementContract negotiationCost optimizationStrategic planningTeam leadershipDigital transformationOperations managementSupply chain management
About the role
Chief Procurement & Administrative Officer
Leadway Assurance is seeking an experienced Chief Procurement & Administrative Officer to lead enterprise-wide procurement and administrative functions across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee complex, multi-entity and group-wide administration and procurement functions
- Manage large, multi-functional teams across multiple locations
- Drive cost optimization and vendor management initiatives
- Conduct strategic contract negotiations at scale
- Spearhead digital transformation of administrative and procurement processes
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field
- Master's Degree (MBA or MSc in relevant field) – required
- Professional certifications: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CPM, or equivalent – mandatory
- Additional certifications in Facilities Management, Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2), or related disciplines are advantageous
Experience:
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in Administration, Procurement, or Operations
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership or Group-level role
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-entity or group-wide admin and procurement functions
- Demonstrated success in cost optimization, vendor management, and contract negotiations at scale
- Strong experience in digital transformation of administrative or procurement processes
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or diversified group sector preferred
- Hands-on leadership of large, multi-functional teams across multiple locations
How to Apply
Apply via: https://careers.leadway.com/6a42816381a38d3bed1abb87
📋 How to apply
Follow the application instructions in the How to Apply section of the role description above (email, phone, or link as posted by the employer).