Education, Professional Qualifications & Work experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
  
• CIPS, KISM, CPSP(K) or equivalent professional qualification.
  
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing within a busy operational environment.
  
• Experience in logistics, transport, clearing & forwarding, or warehousing operations will be an added advantage
  
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  
• KCSE Minimum C (plain)
  

1. Coordinate the sourcing and procurement of goods and services to support operational and business requirements.
   
2. Evaluate supplier quotations and recommend procurement decisions based on cost, quality, delivery, and service considerations.
   
3. Support procurement planning activities to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
   
4. Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, competitiveness, and value for money.
   
5. Support contract administration and ensure supplier compliance with agreed service, quality, and delivery standards.
   
6. Process purchase orders and procurement documentation in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and delegated authority limits.
   
7. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
   
8. Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, and related documentation.
   
9. Collaborate with Operations, Workshop, Stores, Transport, and other stakeholders to ensure timely fulfillment of procurement requirements.
   
10. Support inventory replenishment initiatives to minimize stock-outs and optimize inventory levels.
    
11. Prepare procurement reports and analyses to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
    
12. Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance, cost management, and service delivery.
    
13. Support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of procurement best practices across the organization.