Head of Procurement

About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategy and operations across the Group. This role will be responsible for building a structured procurement function, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring value for money on all purchases, particularly within the construction and real estate development context.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s procurement strategy, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Lead sourcing and procurement of construction materials, equipment, professional services and other Group requirements. -
• Build and manage a reliable vendor and supplier base, negotiating pricing, terms and service levels. -
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across the Group without compromising quality or delivery timelines. -
• Oversee the full procure-to-pay cycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor contracts and payment processing.
• Partner with Project Managers, Site Engineers and subsidiary MDs to ensure timely availability of materials and services for ongoing projects.
• Conduct vendor due diligence, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Group policy, budget and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Build, mentor and lead the procurement team as the function scales.
• Report regularly on procurement spend, savings achieved and vendor performance to Executive Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• A professional certification e.g., CIPS, CIPSMN is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ procurement experience, with a significant portion at a leadership level.
• Experience in real estate, construction or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of vendor negotiation, cost savings and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with project, finance and operations teams.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: salami.folarin@paltonmorgan.com using the position as subject of email.