Procurement Manager

About us Ranked in 2024 by the Financial Times, Moniepoint is Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, trusted by over 10 million business and individual accounts , processing billions of Naira’s in transactions monthly . Our mission is to enable financial happiness for every African, everywhere. Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out our stories on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. Job Title: Procurement Manager (branch Roll-out projects) Department: Third Party Management & Procurement Reports to: Head, Third Party Management & Procurement Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with nationwide oversight) About this role The Procurement Manager will lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing, market real estate acquisition, commercial lease negotiation, vendor onboarding, and contract management for Moniepoint MFB’s nationwide physical expansion. This pivotal role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven rollout of regional offices and branch experience centers across major Nigerian cities—including Lagos, Benin, and Gombe (Q3). The successful candidate will act as the commercial anchor for capital expenditure (CapEx) and real estate portfolio growth, executing a quick turnaround of physical property requirements into commercial reality while mitigating supply chain risks in a fast-paced fintech/banking ecosystem. Responsibilities Real Estate Procurement & Site Acquisition Lead the active market search, identification, and commercial evaluation of prospective real estate assets across target states to secure properties optimized for Moniepoint’s operational needs. Target and assess properties matching specific spatial templates, focusing on open-plan framed structures or multi-level standalone commercial buildings. Spearhead high-stakes commercial lease negotiations and acquisitions, locking in competitive rental rates, favorable rent-free fit-out periods, flexible renewal clauses, and long-term tenure security. Partner closely with internal Legal counsel and certified estate surveyors to conduct rigorous due diligence, verifying land titles, freedom from statutory encumbrances, and structural viability before finalizing acquisitions. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and execute a centralized procurement strategy tailored for nationwide, multi-site branch rollouts and building retrofits. Create a robust, pre-qualified vendor matrix across Nigeria for construction professionals, civil works sub-contractors, specialist installers and suppliers. Standardize pricing agreements and supply chains for recurring brand-specific elements, such as custom Brand cladding systems, office partitioning systems, curtain-wall systems, and high-impact exterior LED signage systems. Including vendor management for suppliers of vault doors, security doors, mantrap doors and security infrastructure installations. Establish strategic relationships with global and local manufacturers to de-risk long-lead import items (e.g., facade cladding systems, precision cooling systems, and alternative power components). Technical Collaboration & Cost Control Collaborate closely with the Business Lead (Branch Experience), Branch Network Architect team, Quantity Surveyors, Head, Admin, Real estate & Facilities Managers, and external consultants to review technical drawings and specifications drawn up for branch projects. Conduct extensive market analysis with Quantity Surveyors, maintain an updated rates log for all supply elements, ensure rate alignment, and identify cost-saving value engineering opportunities. Drive the commercial validation of physical space transformations, balancing the cost of open-floor structural conversions against tight project budgets. High-Security & Specialized MEP Infrastructure Sourcing Source and procure institutional-grade security assets, including vault doors, CSA security doors, CBN-approved Mantrap doors, Bespoke ballistic or laminated glass counter scre…