Our client is a busy manufacturing company in Nairobi. The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing quality materials, equipment, and services required for efficient manufacturing operations. The role requires hands-on experience in both local and international procurement, strong supplier management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any related field.
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, KISM) are an added advantage.
• Must have solid knowledge of procurement best practices and good understanding of supply chain processes within manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of import procedures, customs regulations and shipping documentation is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant procurement experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience in construction industry procurement will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in import and local procurement processes, including supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and manage local and international procurement processes in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring timely approval and follow-up.
• Evaluate purchase requisitions and ensure accuracy and completeness before processing.
• Coordinate import logistics including shipping, clearance and documentation.
• Identify, research and onboard new suppliers in line with company quality and cost requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and pricing agreements to ensure value for money.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to optimize procurement decisions.

• Execute and manage local and international procurement processes in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring timely approval and follow-up.
• Evaluate purchase requisitions and ensure accuracy and completeness before processing.
• Coordinate import logistics including shipping, clearance and documentation.
• Identify, research and onboard new suppliers in line with company quality and cost requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and pricing agreements to ensure value for money.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to optimize procurement decisions.

• Strong supplier management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes.
• Strong understanding of import procedures, customs regulations and shipping documentation.
• Supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or any related field.
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, KISM) are an added advantage.
• Must have solid knowledge of procurement best practices and good understanding of supply chain processes within manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of import procedures, customs regulations and shipping documentation is an added advantage.