Procurement and Commercial Officer

About Us BHM is an international communications services company operating from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States to help organisations communicate for impact. Founded in 2006, we work with clients and partners across technology, financial services, entertainment, consumer goods, telecommunications, education, media, government and development sectors. As Africa's first global communications services company, we are committed to building systems, processes and people that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Are you a highly organised and commercially minded procurement professional with experience managing procurement processes, coordinating commercial documentation, and supporting client payment cycles? Do you enjoy working across Finance, Client Service and Operations to ensure procurement activities, Purchase Orders, invoices and client documentation are processed efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and clients? Are you interested in pursuing or continuing a career at the intersection of communications, consulting, finance and commercial operations? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of Africa's first global communications services company? If your answer to all of the above is "nah, not me", we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding this opportunity to someone who fits the bill. But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it's you we've been looking for. We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking a Procurement professional to support our commercial and financial operations by coordinating procurement processes, managing vendor and client documentation, facilitating timely payments and ensuring compliance with BHM's procurement and financial procedures. Working closely with the Finance Team and internal stakeholders, you will help strengthen procurement governance, improve commercial efficiency and support the organisation's financial objectives. Key Areas of Responsibility Commercial & Client Procurement Coordinate procurement activities for client engagements and internal business operations. Liaise with client Procurement and Finance teams to facilitate vendor onboarding and project commencement. Prepare and submit procurement documentation required by clients, including quotations, invoices, Purchase Orders, tax documentation and vendor registration requirements. Ensure compliance with client procurement processes and documentation requirements. Purchase Order & Documentation Management Coordinate the end-to-end Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) process. Ensure procurement requests are appropriately approved before commitments are made. Maintain complete procurement records and supporting documentation. Monitor procurement requests and ensure timely processing. Accounts Receivable & Payment Follow-up Monitor outstanding invoices and client payment schedules. Follow up with clients to facilitate timely processing and settlement of invoices. Visit client offices where necessary to support invoice processing and payment collection. Build and maintain effective relationships with client Procurement, Finance and Accounts Payable teams. Maintain accurate records of payment follow-ups and outstanding receivables. Escalate delayed payments and commercial issues where appropriate. Vendor Management Source and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers supporting client campaigns and internal operations. Obtain competitive quotations and evaluate supplier proposals. Support vendor negotiations to achieve value for money while maintaining quality service delivery. Maintain an approved vendor database and monitor supplier performance. Financial Coordination Work closely with the Finance team to ensure procurement activities align with approved budgets. Verify procurement documentation before payment processing. Coordinate invoice submissions and supporting documentation. Support procurement expenditure tracking and receivables reporting. Prepare procurement and commercial reports for management. Compliance & Process Improvement Ensure procurement activities comply with BHM policies, financial controls and approval limits. Maintain accurate procurement records for audit purposes. Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, payment collection processes and commercial efficiency. Support continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes. Person Specification Educational Qualifications / Professional Certifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Economics or a related discipline. Professional certification in Procurement (e.g., CIPS) or Finance is an advantage. Experience Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in procurement, commercial operations, finance support or a related role. Experience working within a professional services, consulting or communications environment is an advantage. Experience liaising with client procurement or finance teams will be beneficial. Required Skills & Competencies Good understanding of procurement and commercial operations. Strong relationship management and communication skills. Experience coordinating Purchase Orders, invoices and procurement documentation. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Good financial and commercial awareness. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and commercial information