Procurement Officer (Direct Materials)

Logistics & Supply Chain

K sh 90,000 – 160,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Industrial Area (Likoni Rd) Overview: Our client is looking for a Procurement Officer to source direct materials for a mid-sized FMCG manufacturer with two production lines in the Industrial Area. The company supplies national modern trade and exports to the region, so supply certainty, quality controls, and savings rigor matter. You’ll run competitive events, negotiate commercials, and keep suppliers audit-ready while collaborating daily with Production, QA, and Finance. Expect a pacey environment, weekly cost reviews, and the freedom to propose smarter make/buy decisions. 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.