Procurement Officer (Direct Materials)

Logistics & Supply Chain

K sh 90,000 – 160,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Industrial Area (Likoni Rd) Overview: Here’s one for the go-getters who love making deals that actually make a difference. Our client is hunting for a Procurement Officer to keep their FMCG production humming smoothly, sourcing the right materials, at the right price, exactly when needed. You’ll be the person everyone counts on when deadlines are tight and suppliers start making excuses. It’s a fast-moving setup with two busy production lines, export commitments, and constant coordination between QA, Finance, and Production. You’ll handle competitive bids, squeeze out savings without compromising quality, and make sure suppliers are as audit-ready as you are spreadsheet-ready. If you thrive on accountability and pace, this is your kind of arena. Beyond the numbers, this role is about influence. You’ll work cross-functionally, bring structure to chaos, and champion smarter sourcing decisions that hit both cost and compliance goals. The business wants people who think like owners, not just order-placers. If you’ve ever looked at a supply challenge and thought, “There’s a better way to do this,” now’s your chance to prove it. Key Responsibilities: - Execute RFQs/RFPs; analyze bids; recommend award decisions. - Negotiate pricing, SLAs, penalties, and payment terms within guardrails. - Draft LPOs/contracts; onboard suppliers; maintain KYC/Compliance files. - Track OTIF and quality conformance with QA & Warehouse. - Monitor commodity trends; update price lists and savings trackers. - Resolve delivery disputes and non-conformances quickly. - Maintain procurement SOPs and audit-ready documentation. - Support S&OP with supplier capacity and lead-time inputs. Education & Experience: - BCom (Procurement/Supply Chain) or Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies. - 2–4 years in direct procurement (FMCG/manufacturing preferred). Skills & Tools: - ERP (SAP/Odoo), Excel advanced, negotiation, contract basics. KPIs: - Cost savings, OTIF, supplier scorecards, sourcing cycle time. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–160,000 + savings bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, lunch/transport stipend, and phone. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior Buyer → Category Manager → Procurement Manager. This is the ideal hierarchy inside the client’s company and thus the expected growth cycle for this position.