Senior Purchasing Officer — Cameroon (Bilingual: French & English)

Vision Servo, on behalf of a leading client in Cameroon, is hiring an experienced Senior Purchasing Officer to lead end-to-end procurement and supplier management. This role is based onsite in Cameroon and requires fluency in both French and English.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full procurement cycle: sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and PO management

Develop and implement category strategies and cost-reduction initiatives

Build, assess, and manage supplier performance (KPIs, SLAs, audits, risk & compliance)

Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Technical teams to align specs, quality, and delivery

Optimize inventory levels, lead times, and total cost of ownership (TCO)

Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations

Prepare procurement dashboards, savings trackers, and executive reports


Requirements

7+ years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement (industrial, engineering, energy, FMCG, or related sectors)

Bilingual: Native-level French and strong English (written & spoken)

Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills

Solid grasp of ERP/procurement systems and data-driven decision making

Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to relocate to Cameroon

Experience in Africa is a strong advantage

What’s Offered

Competitive compensation package

High-impact leadership role with regional exposure

Relocation support to Cameroon

Opportunity to shape procurement strategy for a market leader.

How to Apply:
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Subject: Senior Purchasing Officer - Cameroon.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vision Servo is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply