Procurement Administrator

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming Africa into the first cashless continent. In 2017, more than half of Sub-Saharan Africa's population lacked access to bank accounts due to high fees, inconvenient branch locations, and limited card acceptance. This situation pushes people to store money insecurely, and small businesses to turn to expensive lending. Our financial services aim to offer fee-free, instantly accessible, and widely accepted solutions, even in areas with unreliable infrastructure.

Since launching our mobile app in Senegal in 2017, which supports cash deposits, withdrawals, and payments, we've expanded to millions of users across nine countries and continue to grow rapidly.

Role Overview

As our team expands swiftly, we seek a proactive, detail-focused, and system-oriented Procurement Administrator to enhance our procurement processes. This position provides significant opportunities for professional advancement.

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, support various department needs, establish and maintain vendor relations, and guarantee timely, cost-effective delivery. You will also manage procurement operations in Côte d'Ivoire, promoting operational excellence in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior Buyer and Procurement Officer.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders, including coordinating signatures and vendor communication.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of procurement documents such as contracts, SSMs, and POs.
• Track purchase requests and obtain necessary internal approvals.
• Update procurement trackers and dashboards consistently.
• Monitor order statuses and delivery schedules, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain contract repositories, oversee contract lifecycle management including renewals and amendments.
• Collaborate with Finance for invoice validation and payment processing.
• Coordinate with requesting departments to clarify requirements and timelines for straightforward requests.

Key Details

• Work location is The Gambia office, with possible travel to field locations.
• Must have work authorization in The Gambia.
• Permanent full-time role with competitive, transparently calculated remuneration.
• Generous health insurance coverage extends to employee and dependents.
• Parental support includes 26 weeks of maternity leave, 4 weeks of paternity leave, and subsidized child care on return.
• Airtime reimbursement and complimentary meals in a pleasant office environment are provided.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fluency in English is required.
• Minimum of three years in an administrative capacity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Administration, Business, Procurement, Accounting, or Logistics.
• Professional expertise with capability to foresee and mitigate risks.
• Experience in private or financial sectors is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional organizational skills with effective time management for handling high workload volumes.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, notably spreadsheet usage for data handling.
• Strict adherence to procurement compliance and documentation standards.
• Strong analytical skills to address complex issues and optimize operation flows.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural settings with cultural sensitivity.
• High integrity with confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills to influence and coordinate between various internal stakeholders.

About Our Team

• We maintain a swiftly growing local team across various African countries and remote members worldwide.
• Committed to delivering affordable financial services to underserved populations.
• We emphasize employee autonomy, allowing ownership across all project phases from conception to deployment and monitoring.
• We secured Africa's largest Series A funding in 2021, backing from prominent investors globally.
• Recognized among top revenue-generating companies in our region.

Additional Information

Wave is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.