Procurement Lead at M-KOPA, South Africa

Procurement Lead at M-KOPA, South Africa

Procurement Lead

Location: South Africa

Department: Finance Division

Position Summary

Are you ready to redefine procurement? M-KOPA is looking for a Procurement Lead to join our Finance team in South Africa. This isn’t your typical procurement role; it’s a career accelerator designed for a leader who can design and execute procurement strategies that fuel innovation, efficiency, and growth.

Working across Finance and Operations, you will manage key supplier partnerships and ensure accurate procurement-related accounting. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into a leadership position and make a significant impact in a high-growth tech company.

Why Join M-KOPA?

• Future-Fit: Lead procurement at an innovative, high-growth tech company.
• Career Acceleration: This role is a platform for your leadership career.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly support our mission to make essential products accessible and affordable across Africa.
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with high-performing teams, visionary leaders, and world-class vendors.
• Purposeful Innovation: Shape best-practice procurement processes that drive efficiency and value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute forward-looking procurement strategies that align with M-KOPA’s business goals.
• Build, negotiate, and manage strong relationships with key vendors.
• Drive cost savings, improve performance, and innovate processes.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement delivers measurable value.
• Support the finance team by ensuring accurate processing and reporting of procurement transactions.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: A degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in procurement, finance, or a data-driven environment.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Exposure to ERP and Procure-to-Pay systems.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a knack for streamlining processes.
  • Excellent communication skills that foster trust and collaboration.

Why This Role Matters

At M-KOPA, procurement is about empowerment. Every saving, efficiency, and partnership you create helps us deliver more value to our customers, opening doors to brighter futures. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow into a future-fit procurement leader, this is your opportunity.

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We explicitly prohibit the use of forced or child labor and never charge fees for recruitment or employment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.