Project Procurement Manager at CapitalSage Holdings

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Summary

CapitalSage Holdings is seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to plan, manage and deliver procurement activities for assigned projects. The successful candidate will ensure that required materials, equipment, services and contractors are sourced and delivered on time, meet quality requirements and provide commercial value.

The role will oversee the end-to-end project procurement cycle, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting, expediting, delivery and close-out. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Legal and other stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support project timelines, budgets, specifications and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Procurement Planning

• Develop project-specific procurement plans aligned with project scope, budgets, timelines and milestones.
• Translate project requirements into procurement packages, sourcing strategies and procurement schedules.
• Identify long-lead items and critical procurement activities requiring early intervention.
• Establish procurement priorities based on project timelines and business requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities against the overall project programme.

Sourcing and Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and recommend suitable suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders and competitive sourcing processes in accordance with company policies.
• Conduct supplier due diligence and ensure vendors meet onboarding requirements.
• Maintain a reliable supplier base capable of meeting project specifications, timelines and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Commercial Evaluation and Negotiation

• Lead commercial evaluations of supplier quotations and proposals.
• Conduct price benchmarking and market assessments to establish competitive pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering without compromising quality or project timelines.
• Ensure procurement decisions deliver value for money.

Contract and Purchase Order Management

• Coordinate the preparation, review and issuance of purchase orders and procurement contracts.
• Ensure contractual terms accurately reflect agreed specifications, pricing, quantities, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Work with Legal and relevant stakeholders to address contractual risks and obligations.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage variations, extensions, claims and other commercial issues arising during project execution.

Project Delivery and Expediting

• Track supplier commitments and ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment and services.
• Establish expediting plans for critical and long-lead items.
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve production, logistics and delivery delays.
• Coordinate with project teams to keep procurement schedules aligned with construction and implementation activities.
• Escalate potential delays that may affect project milestones.

Quality and Specification Compliance

• Ensure procured materials, equipment and services conform to approved specifications and quality standards.
• Work with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to verify technical requirements before purchase.
• Coordinate inspection and testing requirements where applicable.
• Ensure deviations or substitutions are formally reviewed and approved before acceptance.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues.

Cost and Budget Control

• Monitor procurement spend against approved project budgets.
• Maintain accurate procurement commitments and expenditure forecasts.
• Identify and report potential cost overruns, savings opportunities and commercial risks.
• Support project cost-control activities through accurate procurement data.
• Ensure procurement commitments are properly authorised before expenditure is incurred.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Legal, Quality and other relevant functions.
• Provide regular updates on procurement status, risks, savings, supplier performance and delivery timelines.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide procurement input into project decisions.
• Resolve procurement-related issues promptly and escalate significant risks when necessary.

Procurement Governance and Compliance

• Ensure project procurement activities comply with company procurement policies, approval limits and delegated authorities.
• Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation.
• Ensure competitive sourcing requirements and approved exceptions are properly documented.
• Ensure vendor onboarding and due diligence requirements are completed before engagement.
• Promote transparency, ethical sourcing, confidentiality and integrity throughout the procurement process.
• Identify and escalate potential conflicts of interest or procurement irregularities.

Risk Management and Reporting

• Identify procurement risks that could affect project cost, quality, schedule or delivery.
• Develop mitigation plans for supplier, logistics, pricing, availability and other procurement risks.
• Monitor market conditions affecting key commodities, equipment and services.
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies for critical materials and suppliers.
• Maintain procurement trackers covering requisitions, RFQs, evaluations, purchase orders, deliveries and outstanding actions.
• Prepare regular procurement status reports covering savings, commitments, supplier performance, delivery status and key risks.
• Maintain appropriate procurement records for audit and project close-out.

Team Leadership

• Lead and coordinate procurement resources assigned to projects.
• Set clear objectives and priorities for project procurement activities.
• Coach and develop procurement team members.
• Promote accountability, commercial discipline and compliance within the procurement function.
• Allocate procurement responsibilities based on project priorities and individual capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years’ experience in procurement, with significant experience managing procurement for projects.
• Experience in project-based procurement, construction, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, FMCG or other capital-intensive environments.
• Strong experience in sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple procurement packages and project deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, vendor due diligence and contract/commercial principles.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement/ERP systems.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4472039811

Application Closing Date

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