Procurement Officer

About Wave

Our mission is to transform Africa into the first cashless continent. In 2017, more than half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa lacked bank accounts due to high fees, limited branch access, and lack of card acceptance. Without financial institutions, many keep cash at home, face high-interest lenders, and deal with time-consuming cash payments. We're addressing these issues by developing financial services that are free, instantly accessible, and widely accepted—even where utilities and infrastructure are unreliable. Since launching our mobile app in Senegal in 2017, we've expanded to millions of users across nine countries and are growing rapidly.

Role Overview

As we rapidly expand, we're seeking a proactive and detail-focused Procurement Officer to enhance our procurement operations. This role offers substantial opportunities for growth and reports directly to the Procurement Manager. You'll be instrumental in ensuring all purchasing adheres strictly to procurement policies, supporting cross-departmental procurement needs, sourcing reliable suppliers, and facilitating timely and cost-efficient deliveries. Additionally, you will oversee procurement activities in Mali, a vital market, contributing significantly to our regional operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee purchasing activities, ensuring strict compliance with procurement policies.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on procurement policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with departments to develop procurement strategies aligned with approved budgets.
• Coordinate import logistics and required documentation with freight forwarders.
• Initiate and manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs) according to departmental requirements.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, maintaining a database of pre-approved vendors.
• Analyze and compare vendor proposals, prepare selection reports, and assist in negotiation processes.
• Manage purchase orders and procurements workflow for timely and accurate execution.
• Monitor deliveries and ensure payments comply with contract terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate regular reports.
• Manage inventory controls, perform regular stock counts, and prepare associated reports.
• Execute additional procurement-related duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Location and Position Details

This full-time position is based at our office in Bamako, Mali, with possible field travel. It is a permanent role offering competitive compensation determined through a transparent formula.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Support for working parents, including 26 weeks of maternity leave, 4 weeks of paternity leave, and subsidized childcare upon return.
• Reimbursement for airtime expenses.
• Complimentary meals and a welcoming office environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Fluency in English and French is essential.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Administration, Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Logistics.
• Experience in the financial sector is advantageous.
• Background in accounting and team management.

Preferred Qualities

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools.
• Adaptability and quick responsiveness to changing situations.
• Excellent networking skills and supplier relationship management.
• Confident negotiation skills combined with professionalism.
• Effective communication with teams and vendors.
• Ability to remain focused and effective under pressure.
• Strong analytical capabilities and accounting understanding.
• Comfortable working in diverse, collaborative team settings.
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

About Our Team

• We have rapidly expanding teams in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon, alongside remote members globally.
• Our team shares a deep passion for providing affordable financial services to those underserved.
• We foster autonomy, enabling employees to lead projects from problem identification through to implementation.
• We secured Africa’s largest Series A funding in 2021, backed by top global investors including Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
• Recognized among Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.