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Procurement Officer - Intern

CompanyJobberman
LocationSierra Leone
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Procurement Officer will support the efficient and compliant procurement of goods, services, and works in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements. Responsibilities include managing the end-to-end procurement process, conducting market research, and maintaining accurate vendor databases and procurement records.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1171
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Jobberman is Nigeria’s leading career development and recruitment solutions company, connecting qualified job seekers with verified employers. Jobbernan offers online career development support, training services, and personalised HR solutions for job seekers and employers. Employers have access to an extensive database of high-quality job seekers. They can quickly test and screen for suitable candidates or choose to have an experienced team of HR professionals help them find the right match. Job seekers get access to the country's largest volume of verified listings, customisable job alerts, and professional profile enhancement services to ensure they stand out in the job market. It was awarded the Certificate of Excellence at the Sabre Awards Africa 2021, Community Development Service Award by NYSC Director General 2022, Top 20 Tech Start-Up in Africa by Forbes 2012, Impact in Talent Development and Youth Productivity in Nigeria by Streetnomics 2022, and Top 10 Most Innovative company by Fast Company 2015.
About the Role
A. Summary of Role

The Procurement Officer will support efficient, transparent and compliant procurement of goods, services and works in line with BRAC policies, donor requirements and applicable regulations. The role will support procurement planning, sourcing, vendor management, tendering, contract administration, record keeping and monitoring to ensure value for money, timely delivery and operational efficiency.

B. Key Responsibilities
1. Support the development and implementation of annual and project-specific procurement plans in coordination with relevant departments.
2. Manage procurement processes from requisition through sourcing, evaluation, approval, purchase and delivery, ensuring compliance with BRAC policies and procedures.
3. Conduct market research, supplier sourcing and price comparisons to promote value for money and competitive procurement.
4. Support RFQs, tenders, bid evaluations and vendor selection, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and properly approved.
5. Maintain and regularly update vendor databases, preferred supplier lists, framework agreements and price references.
6. Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery timelines, pricing and compliance, and escalate issues as appropriate.
7. Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Programme and other departments to ensure timely procurement and resolution of procurement-related issues.
8. Maintain complete and organised procurement records, contracts, purchase orders and supporting documentation for audit and management review.
9. Support procurement tracking and reporting, including monitoring turnaround times, pending requests, procurement savings and compliance gaps.
10. Support the implementation and use of procurement systems, dashboards and digital tracking tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
11. Promote ethical procurement, segregation of duties, confidentiality and prevention of fraud and conflicts of interest. 12. Promote a safeguarding culture by supporting implementation of BRAC safeguarding policies and contributing to a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment.
13. Undertake other procurement-related assignments as required by the supervisor.

C. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of procurement principles, procedures and documentation.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational, record-keeping and analytical skills.

D. Preferred Qualifications
• Professional qualification or training in procurement, supply chain or logistics.
• Experience with e-procurement, ERP or procurement management systems.
• Experience developing or managing framework agreements and supplier databases.
• Familiarity with donor procurement requirements and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of local supplier markets and procurement practices.

E. Core Competencies
• Procurement and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Negotiation and vendor management
• Planning and organisation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Accountability and compliance
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and BRAC’s values

Key Skills
ProcurementSupply chain managementVendor managementTenderingContract administrationMarket researchPrice comparisonData analysisMicrosoft ExcelRecord keepingReportingComplianceCommunicationNegotiationProblem-solvingTeamwork
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