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Procurement Manager
2026-01-09T06:08:37+00:00
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics
KES
 
MONTH
2026-02-03T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing and Market Analysis :Conduct supply ,market research based onbusinessrequirements and management strategies

Identify potential qualified suppliers and submit market analysis reports .

Supplier development : Lead the process for identifying, qualifying, auditing andonboarding new suppliers , including site evaluations and approval submissions .

Strategic negotiation and cost control : Take charge of price negotiations , frameworkagreements and long term contract signings for bulk materials or strategic projectstoachieve strategic cost reductions

Supplier strategy Management :Assist the procurement team in developing supplierclassification and management strategies while establishing and maintaining strategiccooperative relationships with key suppliers

Support sourcing and supplier development for procurement projects suchas newproduct development , material substitution and localization initiatives .

Ensuring the Quality and adoption rate of supply market analysis-reports aresubmitted on time .

Expected Skills, Competencies & Qualifications

They must have a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply ChainManagement, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable institution.

Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent) is an added advantage

Minimum 7–10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years ina senioror managerial role

Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills

Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Posses ability to work in an extremely high-pressure high accountability environment.

Have a demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence crediblyandeffectively to customers.

Must be Proficient in ERP systems as well as Microsoft Excel. Having studied in China or graduated from a Confucius Institute is anaddedadvantage

Language proficiency: Fluent in Chinese + English is an added Advantage

Available immediately. Products include

Cartons ,Homopolymer ,wooven bags ,PE bags , PE Breathable films

Skills

Multi-Skilled

  • Conduct supply, market research based on business requirements and management strategies
  • Identify potential qualified suppliers and submit market analysis reports.
  • Lead the process for identifying, qualifying, auditing and onboarding new suppliers, including site evaluations and approval submissions.
  • Take charge of price negotiations, framework agreements and long term contract signings for bulk materials or strategic projects to achieve strategic cost reductions.
  • Assist the procurement team in developing supplier classification and management strategies while establishing and maintaining strategic cooperative relationships with key suppliers.
  • Support sourcing and supplier development for procurement projects such as new product development, material substitution and localization initiatives.
  • Ensuring the quality and adoption rate of supply market analysis-reports are submitted on time.
  • Multi-Skilled
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Supplier management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in an extremely high-pressure high accountability environment
  • Communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Influence
  • Proficiency in ERP systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Fluent in Chinese
  • Fluent in English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable institution.
  • Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or managerial role.
  • Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively to customers.
  • Proficient in ERP systems as well as Microsoft Excel.
  • Having studied in China or graduated from a Confucius Institute is an added advantage.
  • Fluent in Chinese + English is an added Advantage.
bachelor degree
84
JOB-69609b65520a8

Vacancy title:
Procurement Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Best Links

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, February 3 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing and Market Analysis :Conduct supply ,market research based onbusinessrequirements and management strategies

Identify potential qualified suppliers and submit market analysis reports .

Supplier development : Lead the process for identifying, qualifying, auditing andonboarding new suppliers , including site evaluations and approval submissions .

Strategic negotiation and cost control : Take charge of price negotiations , frameworkagreements and long term contract signings for bulk materials or strategic projectstoachieve strategic cost reductions

Supplier strategy Management :Assist the procurement team in developing supplierclassification and management strategies while establishing and maintaining strategiccooperative relationships with key suppliers

Support sourcing and supplier development for procurement projects suchas newproduct development , material substitution and localization initiatives .

Ensuring the Quality and adoption rate of supply market analysis-reports aresubmitted on time .

Expected Skills, Competencies & Qualifications

They must have a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply ChainManagement, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable institution.

Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPS, CPSP, or equivalent) is an added advantage

Minimum 7–10 years of procurement experience, with at least 3–5 years ina senioror managerial role

Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills

Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Posses ability to work in an extremely high-pressure high accountability environment.

Have a demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence crediblyandeffectively to customers.

Must be Proficient in ERP systems as well as Microsoft Excel. Having studied in China or graduated from a Confucius Institute is anaddedadvantage

Language proficiency: Fluent in Chinese + English is an added Advantage

Available immediately. Products include

Cartons ,Homopolymer ,wooven bags ,PE bags , PE Breathable films

Skills

Multi-Skilled

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, February 3 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 09-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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