Procurement Generalist - Intermodal Transportation & Depot Services (West Africa)

About the role

Based in Abidjan, you will structure and professionalize procurement activities for Intermodal Transportation and Depot Services across the West Africa region. Working closely with Inland Logistics Services (ILS) teams, operational stakeholders and local agencies, you will implement procurement best practices, strengthen supplier management and build a structured sourcing strategy. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement governance and change management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional procurement strategy for Intermodal Transportation and Depot Services across West Africa.
• Structure and professionalize procurement activities by introducing clear processes, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Build and maintain a supplier panel, and lead supplier qualification, evaluation and performance management.
• Design, launch and manage tender processes, and drive annual contract negotiations and long-term contractual frameworks.
• Strengthen contract management so agreements align with business requirements.
• Support local agencies by promoting procurement discipline and educating stakeholders on sourcing best practices.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to identify capacity constraints and develop procurement solutions.
• Develop cost-efficient allocation strategies for depot and inland transportation, analyze market trends and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action plans, and manage supplier risks and alternative sourcing options.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or Supplier Management.
• Strong experience managing complex procurement in transportation, logistics, shipping, industrial services or infrastructure; Intermodal Transportation, Inland Logistics or Transport Procurement experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading tenders, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Proven ability to build procurement processes and governance frameworks in developing organizations.
• Fluent in English and French, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Tender process management and contract management.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to drive organizational change and lead initiatives autonomously.