Procurement Manager

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position:        Procurement Manager

Contract:       2-years renewable contract                                            

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

DUTIES

·       Coordinate the end-to-end procurement process for the program needs identification, sourcing, tendering/requests for quotation, bid evaluation, contracting and delivery follow-up, in line with IITA's procurement thresholds and policy.

·       Prepare and maintain an annual procurement plan aligned with the program work plan and budget, tracking status of all procurement requests across states and countries.

·       Conduct or support market surveys and competitive sourcing of vendors and service providers (including for Youth Agribusiness Park rehabilitation, starter kits, and training logistics), maintaining an up-to-date and pre-qualified vendor database.

·       Draft and review purchase orders, contracts and service agreements, ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate specifications and clear deliverables/timelines.

·       Consolidate procurement requests received from state Admin and Logistics Officers and ensure timely processing to avoid delays to state-level training and activity schedules.

·       Monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, and delivery quality, and escalate disputes or non-performance issues for resolution.

·       Maintain complete and auditable procurement files/records (requests, quotations, evaluation reports, contracts, delivery notes, and payment authorizations).

·       Support due diligence and capacity assessments of implementing and technical partners as part of the partner engagement process.

·       Ensure procurement activities comply with donor requirements, applicable national regulations, and IITA's safeguarding and ethics standards, including conflict-of interest checks.

·       Provide procurement guidance and basic training to state-level staff involved in local purchasing and imprest-based procurement.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned by the Country Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION

Master’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably with an international NGO, research institute or donor-funded program will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Sound knowledge of procurement procedures, contract management, and vendor evaluation methods.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using ERP/procurement software are advantages.

·       High level of integrity, transparency, and attention to detail.

·       Strong negotiation, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage procurement across multiple states/countries simultaneously.

·       Good written and verbal communication skills.

·       Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.

·       Good understanding of contract administration and supplier management.

·       Strong planning, organizational, and negotiation skills.

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·       High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple procurement processes simultaneously.

·       High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic procurement systems.

REMUNERATION

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.