Tupande Procurement Contracts Management Senior Coordinator

• Run tenders and establish contracts for frequently needed goods, high-value purchases, and strategic long-term agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with suppliers and advise relevant teams on procurement strategies.
• Improve contracting and tendering processes to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Set target prices for items before contracting and negotiate to meet or beat these targets.
• Serve as the Odoo tender master user, providing training and support to the procurement team and suppliers.
• Prepare and review an annual tender calendar and monitor contract expiry and renewal dates to ensure timely renewals.
• Organize supplier meetings, manage supplier evaluations, and ensure contractual commitments are met, including timely payments.
• Manage up to two direct reports, conducting performance reviews, providing guidance, and facilitating training.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Procurement & Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in contracts or legal operations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operational teams.
• Experience supporting contract drafting and reviews, including identifying legal or commercial risks.
• Skilled in managing contract trackers, monitoring expiry timelines, and supporting renewals.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to organize supplier meetings, track follow-ups, and support performance reviews.
• Clear communication skills for liaising with suppliers and stakeholders and escalating risks.
• Solid understanding of basic contract law as applied in procurement, including liabilities, SLAs, and renewals.
• Familiarity with the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation support, and renewal tracking.
• Awareness of commercial risks such as inflation, pricing volatility, and vendor issues.
• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

The role offers health insurance and paid time off.