Procurement Executive at Husk Power Systems Nigeria Limited

Husk is one of the world’s leading rural energy providers. We provide low-cost and reliable power to rural households and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources. Powering economic possibilities in every village is at the heart of everything we do.

We design, build and operate the lowest cost hybrid (solar and biomass) power plant and distribution network in India and Africa. To date, Husk has provided electricity to over 15,000 homes and business, reducing 95,000 tonnes of CO2. Our aim is to provide 30MW of power to 225,000 customers by 2025, and save 350,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement Executive

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Division / Function: Procurement
Reports to: Procurement Manager

Role Summary

• The Procurement Executive will provide support for the procurement department.
• The candidate must possess strong commercial acumen, experience in handling international suppliers, and be highly skilled in import/export documentation.
• As a key team member, he /she will be managing the procurement process, ensuring smooth operations and efficient sourcing for our HMG projects.
• The individual should also be passionate about solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges - the energy access deficit.
• This position provides the opportunity to join a growing team that is changing the face of rural electrification in many countries in Asia and Africa, including India, Nigeria, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes for hybrid mini-grid plant setups, focusing on cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and global suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality standards.
• Handle import/export documentation, customs procedures, and compliance with international trade laws.
• Coordinate with internal teams to forecast demand and ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Stay updated on industry trends, including cost fluctuations, regulations, and supplier innovations.
• Implement procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with logistics & warehouse teams to streamline the supply chain process.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with local and international regulations.
• Great stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of the complete procure-to-pay cycle.

Qualifications
Required Skills & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in FMCG, infra, or construction companies. Energy or solar industry preferred.
• Proficiency in English and local Nigerian languages, with an understanding of local business practices.
• Strong understanding of commercial agreements, vendor negotiations, and supply chain strategies.
• Expertise in import/export procedures, documentation, and compliance with global trade laws.
• Deep understanding of Nigerian culture and business environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both local and international suppliers.
• Experience working in diverse environments.
• The ability to manage people, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Ability to multi-task and deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations.
• Ability to negotiate and have high attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams for the implementation of projects and program requirements.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of business process improvement, benefit and risk management.

Salary

• Negotiable based on experience. 

Other Benefits:

• Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices.
• These include clear career growth planning, transparent performance review and reward processes that are gender neutral, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions with special attention given to the safety and security of our women employees, 18-day annual paid leave, and family health insurance.
• Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance, giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their lives.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
• This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job.
• It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Husk Power Systems and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.