Jobs at Cellulant

Role Overview

• The Specialist: Procurement supports the Head, Supply Chain Management in leading strategic sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods and services in alignment with organizational goals.
• The role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, overseeing compliance with internal policies and external regulations, plus supporting cross-functional teams to meet business needs optimally.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management:

• Assess purchase requirements in line with budgetary requirements.
• Carry out sourcing activities per the process as documented in the Procurement manual and policy document.
• Contribute to the development and formulation of purchasing procedures and practices as required.
• Carry out purchase negotiations within budgetary confines.
• Purchase order generation, via NetSuite, issuance to vendor and purchase receipts processing.
• Monitor order fulfilment timelines and other terms and conditions as agreed.
• Participation in specialized projects and assignments related to procurement, as required.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal customers on procurement matters as well as on relevant processes and terms.
• Arrange for samples, testing and evaluation of new products plus securing sample approval.
• Perform spend management in compliance to the Financial Delegation of Authority document.

Global Office Operations:

• Carry out vendor onboarding / due diligence in accordance with approved Procurement policies and procedures.
• Review and process invoices for payment as well as facilitate vendor accounts’ reconciliation
• Carry out vendor site visitations as part of modalities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Supports and builds relationships with other business/service partners, third party Suppliers and other external parties as applicable.
• Participate in vendor contract reviews.
• Support the vendor performance process.

Special Projects:

• Procurement Digital Transformation: Leading the implementation of e-procurement systems or automation tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and spend visibility.
• Supplier Consolidation & Cost Optimization Initiative: Analyzing the supply base to identify opportunities for vendor rationalization, bulk purchasing, and contract renegotiation for savings.
• Procurement Compliance for Regulatory Audits: Ensuring procurement processes meet industry regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC2) and are audit-ready—especially for high-risk services like payment processing or data hosting.

Documentation & Audit Readiness:

• Maintain End-to-End Vendor Documentation:
  Ensure every vendor engagement—from onboarding to contract execution—has full records, including risk assessments, NDAs, compliance certificates (e.g. SOC2, PCI DSS).
• Standardize Procurement Records for Traceability:
  Use secure, version-controlled systems (e.g. shared drives, procurement tools) to log and track purchase decisions, approvals, and communication trails.
• Ensure Regulatory Alignment (e.g., GDPR, CBN, FCA):
  Validate that procurement documentation supports fintech-specific regulations—especially around data protection, financial controls, and vendor due diligence.
• Audit Preparation and Response:
  Proactively gather audit-ready documentation (P.O.s, spend justifications, vendor SLAs, delivery notes and so on) and assist risk, compliance, or finance teams during internal or statutory audits.
• Maintain and Update Compliance Checklists:
  Regularly review and refine procurement checklists to reflect evolving fintech compliance needs—such as updated KYC/AML requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years core experience with procurement in the service industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies and regulatory frameworks – especially within the fintech or financial services sector
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor performance management – to drive value and mitigate risk.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and ERP tools – such as Oracle NetSuite for efficient sourcing and spend tracking.
• Knowledge of supply chain dynamics and cost optimization strategies
• Exposure to audit processes and documentation best practices – ensuring compliance and readiness for internal or external reviews.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams – including Legal, Finance, IT, and Risk, to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Professional certifications – such as MCIPS, PMP, or Six Sigma, which signal competence in strategic procurement and process improvement.

Essential Skills:

• Contract Management
• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Personal attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Amiable, self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable to change and open to taking on new challenges.

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Role Overview

• As a Principal - Legal, you will work closely with the Senior Manager, Legal or Head of Legal, helping build a strong compliance culture across the business.
• You’ll serve as a key partner to the business, ensuring our teams understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern our operations: locally, regionally, and internationally.
• This role isn’t just about legal advice: it’s about helping the business anticipate change, assess risk, and act confidently.
• You’ll work across departments and jurisdictions, providing legal support that enables bold but responsible growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and advise the business on applicable laws, regulations, and standards across all jurisdictions where Cellulant operates.
• Interpret laws and help the business design programs that ensure compliance.
• Support and implement legal and compliance processes including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Review and advise on licensing, approvals, and registrations required to operate legally in different markets.
• Represent the business in commercial disputes, including court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution forums.
• Educate staff and leadership on the impact of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze emerging laws and regulations to identify both risk and opportunity for the business.
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal to build effective compliance frameworks.
• Maintain active relationships with regulators and legal authorities at local, national, and regional levels.
• Provide legal guidance on employment and other operational matters as needed.

Requirements
Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong legal judgment and the ability to recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues across management and operational levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business awareness and sound leadership capabilities.

Experience That Will Count in Your Favor:

• Prior experience in FinTech, insurance, or a financial services institution.
• Strong business acumen and comfort working in a commercial environment.

Nice to Have:

• Cross-border legal experience.
• Compliance certifications such as CIPP or CAMS.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Deep understanding of fintech regulations, including payments, crypto, and lending.
• Proven ability to build legal strategies that support business growth.
• Skilled in negotiation and contract drafting.
• Demonstrated experience aligning legal frameworks with strategic business goals.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Project management and organizational skills
• Legal research proficiency
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Sound judgment and confident decision-making

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strategic and proactive thinker
• Strong resilience under pressure
• Ethical, principled, and dependable
• Committed to continuous learning and growth.

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Role Summary

• We are seeking a strategic Product Owner to lead payment methods partnerships across African markets.
• This role will focus on building, managing, and optimizing strategic partnerships with mobile network operators, banks, payment processors, and fintech providers to expand our payment ecosystem and drive market penetration across the continent.

Key Responsibilities
Partnership Strategy & Development:

• Develop comprehensive partnership strategy for payment methods across our footprint in Africa markets including new and emerging markets as we expand.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential partners including mobile network operators (MTN, Safaricom, Orange, Airtel e.t.c), banks, payment processors, and local fintech companies
• Lead partnership negotiations and structure commercial and service level agreements that drive mutual growth and market expansion
• Create partnership frameworks and templates that can be scaled across multiple markets and use cases

Product Integration & Management:

• Oversee end-to-end product integration for new payment partners, ensuring seamless technical implementation and optimal user experience
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standardized API frameworks and integration processes for rapid partner onboarding
• Manage product roadmap for partnership-driven features including payment routing optimization, settlement workflows, and reconciliation processes
• Drive product requirements for partner-specific customizations while maintaining platform scalability

Business Development & Growth:

• Partner with business development teams to identify market entry opportunities and partnership-driven growth initiatives
• Develop go-to-market strategies for new payment methods introduced through partnerships
• Create joint value propositions and business cases for potential partners to accelerate deal closure
• Establish performance metrics and success criteria for partnership initiatives including transaction volume, conversion rates, and revenue attribution

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners including C-level executives, product leaders, and their technical teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving legal, compliance, finance, and engineering teams
• Present partnership performance and strategic updates to executive leadership as appropriate.
• Manage partner communications including regular business reviews, product updates, and strategic planning sessions

Market Intelligence & Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive market research on payment infrastructure, competitive landscape, and partnership opportunities across African markets
• Analyze partnership performance data to identify optimization opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends that impact partnership strategies
• Gather market feedback from partners to inform product development and competitive positioning.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of new payment method partnerships established quarterly.
• Partnership-driven transaction volume and revenue growth.
• Time-to-market for new partner integrations.
• Partner satisfaction scores and relationship health metrics.
• Market share growth in targeted African markets.
• Partnership ROI and contribution to overall business objectives.
• Partnership success rates.

Experience and Qualifications
Experience & Background

• 5+ years of product management or business development experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
• 2+ years of experience managing strategic partnerships or business development in African markets
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating and managing complex B2B partnerships
• Experience working with payment service providers, mobile network operators, or financial institutions in Africa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Advanced Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Previous experience at high-growth fintech, payments, or B2B software company
• Direct experience living or working in multiple African markets
• Existing relationships with key players in African fintech and payments ecosystem
• Knowledge of local languages and cultural nuances across target markets and their impact on product experiences.
• Experience with partnership management platforms and CRM systems

Partnership & Business Skills:

• Strong negotiation and deal structuring experience with ability to create win-win partnership agreements
• Experience managing partner relationships and driving joint go-to-market initiatives
• Understanding of partnership economics including revenue sharing models, technical integration costs, and mutual value creation
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships

Technical & Product Skills:

• Deep understanding of payment processing, APIs, and financial infrastructure
• Experience with technical partnership integrations and API management
• Knowledge of African payment ecosystems including mobile money, banking rails, and digital payment platforms
• Familiarity with compliance requirements including PCI DSS, KYC/AML, and local regulatory frameworks across Africa.

Strategic & Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to evaluate partnership performance and opportunities
• Ability to develop business cases and financial models for partnership initiatives
• Experience with market research methodologies and competitive analysis
• Understanding of B2B SaaS business models and growth metrics

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong relationship-building skills with cultural sensitivity for diverse African markets
• Results-driven approach with focus on measurable partnership outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior-level stakeholder management
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities