# Import-Export & Procurement Specialist, Cotonou (Benin Republic) at Greenlightplanet

> Location unclear · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Agreenlightplanet%3A588714 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Greenlightplanet](https://alderhq.app/companies/greenlightplanet)
- Location text: Benin Republic
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Benin Republic")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://sunking.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/283dacbb-d19d-450e-860a-37967aa8cbe8

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

Location: Cotonou, Benin Republic

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Import-Export & Procurement Specialist to oversee customs operations, logistics, and strategic procurement in Benin Republic. This role is essential for ensuring compliance, optimizing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.

### Responsibilities

1. Import-Export Operations & Customs Compliance

- Manage import and export flows across multiple countries (Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Ghana, etc.).
- Ensure full compliance with customs regulations and tariff classifications to mitigate risks.
- Handle customs and shipping documentation (certificates of origin, invoices, landing factors, transit and clearance documents).
- Collaborate with freight forwarders and customs authorities to streamline operations and negotiate duty exemptions when applicable.
- Monitor and optimize costs related to customs duties, incoterms, and insurance logistics.
2. Procurement & Vendor Management

- Manage the procurement of goods and services across all business operations (office equipment, operational supplies, external services, cleaning, shop insurance, IT equipment, branding, etc.).
- Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, from supplier selection and contract negotiation to performance tracking.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize expenditure.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
- Ensure all purchases comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
3. Performance Tracking & Process Optimization

- Develop dashboards and provide accurate reporting on procurement, logistics costs, and stock management.
- Implement process automation tools to improve purchasing and import-export operations.
- Work closely with finance, logistics, and marketing teams to enhance data integration and traceability.
- Manage new product introductions, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and potential exemptions.
- Oversee all import and export activities in alignment with customs requirements.
### Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Procurement, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, import-export, or international logistics.
- Good knowledge of West African customs and tax procedures.
- Proven track record in strategic procurement and supplier negotiations.
- Proficiency in SAP (procurement, inventory, and logistics management).
- Good Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced data knowledge).
- In-depth knowledge of Incoterms, tariff classifications, and customs regulations.
- Experience in cost optimization and contract management.
- Fluency in French & English (written and spoken) is essential for managing supplier and partner relationships.
- Strategic mindset to identify process optimization opportunities.
- Attention to detail & compliance focus to prevent disputes and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Proactive & innovative approach to explore cost-saving strategies and duty exemptions.
### Benefits

- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
- An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
- A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
- Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.

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