Senior Procurement Manager - Second Life Smartphones

M-KOPA is looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain Operations team and lead global Second Life Device Sourcing.

In this role, you will lead the global sourcing and lifecycle management of second Life Phones, drive supplier relationships, and ensure seamless transitions to new device models. Youll take charge of sourcing processes, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and mentor a high-performing sourcing team to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What Youll Be Doing

• Sourcing Leadership:

  • Lead multi-sourcing efforts for 2nd Life Phones, negotiating competitive terms and ensuring the timely supply of products that meet market demands.

  • Implement inventory optimization strategies and ensure sufficient supplier coverage (at least two suppliers per device per country).

  • Oversee distributor onboarding, ensuring partnerships align with M-KOPAs objectives.

• Product Management:

  • Manage new phone model transitions, verifying technical compatibility for each market.

  • Coordinate with the Market and 2nd Life Project Management teams to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle management.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Own supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact while prioritizing M-KOPAs interests.

  • Provide ongoing support for new and existing products, and coordinate with legal teams to develop supplier contracts and agreements.

• Team Development:

  • Mentor and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Who Were Looking For

• A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably with 2nd life/refurbished phones.

• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and category management strategies.

• Technical knowledge to assess phone and market compatibility.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Familiarity with sourcing tools and software

Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.

Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.

Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africas fastest growing companies (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024 , weve served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa.

Important Notice M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.

M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees, ‘processing fees, ‘interview fees, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.