Procurement Specialist

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Action Against Hunger is hiring a Procurement Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. The role sits within the Logistics Department and reports to the Deputy Head of Logistics. Key duties include shaping country procurement strategy, running market consultations and tenders, managing capital-level procurement, building supplier relationships, ensuring quality of goods and services, and enforcing compliance with ACF procedures and donor rules.

• Role based in Abuja, Nigeria
• Reports to Deputy Head of Logistics
• Focus on procurement strategy, tenders, and supplier management
• Requires compliance with ACF procedures and donor procurement rules
• Proposed start date September 2026

Original source description

Procurement Specialist at Action Against Hunger ⏲ Sep 3, 2026, 12:12 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Abuja Reporting to: Deputy Head of Logistics Department Proposed start date: September 2026 Department: Logistics Key Responsibilities: Mission 1: Contribute to the definition of the country procurement strategy and ensure its implementation: Optimize the number of procedures according to the markets. Contribute to the strategic definition of the country procurement component; Anticipate program needs and plan the appropriate types of procedures to be developed; Monitor the implementation of the country procurement strategy via a detailed action plan; Mission 2 : Coordinate and analyze the consultation of markets (Call for Interest, Call for Tender, etc.): Publish annually the Calls for Expression of Interest related to the markets targeted by ACF; Accompany the applicants in the development of their terms of reference and/or their technical specifications. Conduct market analysis and supplier sourcing; Initiate the capital Call for Tender related to the needs of the country office; Mission 3 : Managing procurement at capital level: Develop a responsible procurement approach, in particular by identifying environmental criteria in our selection processes. Manage the quality and optimization of procurement in the capital according to the objectives defined with the Logistics Head of Department and his deputy; Define procurement standards in accordance with the ACF framework; Comply with donor-specific procurement rules where applicable; Implementation of and compliance with ACF procurement procedures; Anticipate and alert on risks related to the duration of procurement; Mission 4: Follow, maintain and develop the relationship with suppliers: Conduct systematic supplier visits for all new businesses; Carry out supplier visits as part of the Call for Interest, Call for Tender, etc.. Guarantee and develop supplier relations: sourcing, negotiation, contracting, follow-up; Ensure that ACF policies (Gender and Safeguarding, etc.) are well understood by suppliers ; Regularly prospect the market in order to enrich the supplier database (via other NGOs, field visits, internet research, etc.); Participate in investigations in the event of a fraud alert or non-compliance with ACF policies by a supplier and propose corrective measures. Mission 5: Ensure the quality of goods and services according to the framework defined in the quality assurance: Ensure that the quality proposed by the suppliers meets the expectations of the applicant (in connection with the specifications, technical specifications); Document supplier visits via Visit Report that focus on the negotiation of the quality and service initially proposed; Ensure the management of disputes on a signed contract. Mission 6: Ensure compliance of procurement activities in accordance with ACF procedures: Prevent and manage any non-conformity in the procurement process; Implement and follow up on recommendations following controls and audits. Ensure that employees comply with ACF's procurement policy, strategy, procedures and tools; Raise employee awareness of the risks of fraud and corruption; Identify the risks of fraud and corruption on its activity and the implementation of preventive and control actions; Additional Responsibilities: Professionally conduct all duties following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter, including promotion of gender equality. Maintenance of high technical standards. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned task. Position Requirements: Three (3) years of previous experience: as a procurement officer or related position. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels, multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently. Previous experience: working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs. Fluency in one or more national/regional languages an asset. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Procurement or other related field. Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems. Rigorous, with strong organization skills and attention to detail. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 9th September, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time). View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja Procurement Specialist job vacancies in Nigeria