Procurement Manager
Husk Power Systems
Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to supercharge economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.
Husk Values
Honesty and Integrity; Act with discipline and integral to your job; Respect each other; Respect Human rights within our responsibility and contractual obligations. Frugal Innovation, Quality and Reliability; Respect for environment, health, and safety. Excellence as an attitude; We shall align perception to a common understanding of performance rating and measures., We > I, Fail Fast and Learn Faster Continuous Learning.
Husk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams in Nigeria and globally. Female candidates are therefore highly encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.
Benefits
Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent annual review processes that are gender inclusive, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions, family health insurance, and frequent training to assist the employees to grow in and to the next roles. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance hence giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.
Job Description
Position Name: Procurement Manager
Division / Function: Procurement
Location of the Job: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Director of Procurement
Role Summary
The Procurement Manager will provide support for the procurement department. The candidate must possess strong commercial acumen, experience in handling international suppliers, and be highly skilled in import/export documentation. As a key team member, he /she will be managing the procurement process, ensuring smooth operations and efficient sourcing for our HMG projects.
The individual should also be passionate about solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges – the energy access deficit. This position provides the opportunity to join a growing team that is changing the face of rural electrification in many countries in Asia and Africa, including India, Nigeria, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of solar components (e.g., panels, inverters, batteries) from both local and international vendors.
- Lead vendor sourcing, evaluation, and development to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
- Negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery schedules to drive cost savings and secure favourable terms.
- Handle import procurement including documentation, customs clearance, and international logistics coordination.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Projects, Finance, Warehouse) for procurement planning and timely execution.
- Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply-related issues to maintain smooth project execution.
- Lead and manage the procurement team, setting priorities and ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Maintain and analyse procurement data for reporting, trend analysis, and decision-making.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of POs, contracts, and delivery logs to support audits and internal controls.
- Stay updated on market trends, new suppliers, and pricing dynamics in the solar industry.
- Other task as may be assigned
Required Skills & Attributes
- 7 – 10 years of experience in FMCG, infra, or construction companies. Energy or solar industry preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Proficiency in English and local Nigerian languages, with an understanding of local business practices.
- Strong understanding of commercial agreements, vendor negotiations, and supply chain strategies.
- Expertise in import/export procedures, documentation, and compliance with global trade laws.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian culture and business environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both local and international suppliers.
- Experience working in diverse environments.
- The ability to manage people, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
- Ability to multi-task and deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations.
- Ability to negotiate and have high attention to detail.
- Ability to engage with cross-functional teams for the implementation of projects and program requirements.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of business process improvement, benefit and risk management
Location of the Job
- This role is based in Abuja, Nigeria
- Will be required to travel to rural areas and plant sites.
N500,000 to N800,000monthly gross based on experience.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Husk Power Energy Systems and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.