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Manager, Procurement
2025-10-03T12:42:44+00:00
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Business Operations
KES
 
MONTH
2025-10-07T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
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KenGen, a market leader in the provision of electric energy and the largest geothermal power producer in Africa, is seeking to recruit qualified and result-oriented individuals.

 Manager, Procurement KGN 3 Ref: CS/SC/01/09/2025 1
Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, products, and services to ensure the best value for the organization. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms, prices, and contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable deals and ensure compliance. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain. Budget Management: Oversee and manage procurement budgets, tracking spending to ensure alignment with financial goals. Policy and Compliance: Develop and ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions. Cost Reduction: Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to reduce procurement costs. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal departments and stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies align with company goals. Team Leadership (where applicable): Supervise, train, and support procurement team members, delegating tasks effectively.
Negotiation Skills: Proficiently negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best terms and prices. Analytical Skills: Analyze data, market trends, and spend to make informed decisions and improve performance. Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Leadership Skills: Provide direction and guidance to the procurement team, fostering collaboration and efficiency. Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement long-term strategies that align with business goals. Procurement Expertise: Deep knowledge of the entire procurement process, from sourcing to payment. Risk Management: Ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain. Digital Aptitude: Proficiency in relevant purchasing and procurement management software.
Bachelor's degree in related field
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Manager, Procurement

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 7 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

KenGen, a market leader in the provision of electric energy and the largest geothermal power producer in Africa, is seeking to recruit qualified and result-oriented individuals.

 Manager, Procurement KGN 3 Ref: CS/SC/01/09/2025 1

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Application letters, detailed CVs and certificates for GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE are to be sent to kgnexeejobs@kengen.co.ke or hardcopy delivered to the office of the Managing Director & CEO, Stima Plaza, Pension Plaza II, 10th Floor, P.O Box 47936 – 00100 Nairobi with the reference number of the job applied clearly indicated on the envelope

Reference numbers of the job applied for must also clearly be indicated in the application letter.

Applications for the rest of the vacancies should be submitted online through the career portal on the KenGen website at https://careers.kengen.co.ke/ by close of business on 7th October 2025.

Canvassing and falsifying or misinterpretation of qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification.

All certificates are to be scanned and attached as one document.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KenGen is an equal opportunity Employer.

Women and PWDs are encouraged to apply.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, October 7 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 03-10-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-10-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-10-2099
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