Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State.
The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Procurement Officer
Locations: Borno and Yobe
Key Responsibilities Vendor Sourcing & Management:
Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and vendors.
Build and nurture long-term relationships to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service levels.
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and maintain an updated database of approved suppliers.
Purchasing & Contract Negotiation:
Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and tender documents.
Negotiate contract terms, pricing, payment schedules, and delivery timelines with suppliers.
Draft, review, and administer purchase orders (POs) and service contracts.
Cost Control & Budget Alignment:
Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and commodity costs to identify savings opportunities.
Ensure all purchasing activities stay strictly within approved departmental budgets.
Conduct cost-benefit and whole-life value analyses for major purchases.
Inventory & Logistics Coordination:
Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
Track shipments, coordinate deliveries, and resolve any supply chain delays, discrepancies, or damaged goods.
Compliance & Record Keeping:
Ensure all procurement transactions comply with internal policies, industry standards, and local legal/regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and vendor communications.
Partner with the finance and accounting department to reconcile invoices and resolve payment terms.