Procurement Officer

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
  
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
  
• Solid understanding of category management, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
  
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or Sage X3) and MS Excel (pivot tables, spend dashboards).
  
• Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
  
• CIPS qualification (Le vel 4 and above) or any additional procurement and supply chain certification will be an added advantage.
  
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for negotiation, cost breakdown, and benchmarking.
  
• Solid understanding of procurement policies, ethics, and audit readiness.
  
• Awareness of supplier ESG standards and the Company’s sustainability agenda.
  

• Lead the end-to-end strategic management of sourcing and the complete supplier lifecycle.
  
• Drive operational procurement efficiency by ensuring the effective conversion of purchase requisitions and rigorous monitoring of delivery lead times.
  
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of supplier invoices, Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and supporting documentation to facilitate seamless payment processing.
  
• Coordinate with Finance to maintain precise records of financial commitments and accruals.
  
• Act as a key cross-functional partner in supporting new product development, mitigating supply chain risk, and securing optimal raw material availability.
  
• Generate and present accurate, insightful reports covering spend analysis, realized savings, supplier performance, and contract utilization.
  
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing both cost efficiency and supplier reliability.
  
• Maintain meticulous documentation (e.g., vendor quotes, POs, reports) across all procurement activities to ensure full accountability and audit readiness.