Tupande Procurement Senior Coordinator - BU Support

• Support development of templates, SOPs, and training materials for process improvements.
• Coordinate reviews with Business Units to clear aged Procurement Requests and Purchase Orders.
• Analyse root causes of delays to improve procurement turnaround time.
• Identify capability gaps and suggest improvements for processes and team performance.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between Business Units and procurement teams.
• Define procurement category scopes and conduct spend and market analysis.
• Lead supplier evaluation, RFx processes, contract negotiation, and execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and hold business review meetings to drive cost reduction.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on procurement progress and risks.
• Support data collection and market research to inform sourcing decisions.
• Document supplier performance data and analyse cost drivers by Business Unit.
• Promote standardisation and consolidation of procurement requirements across Business Units.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for procurement transactions.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and apply problem-solving techniques.
• Proven skills in data analysis and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Array formulas).
• Solid stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools and methodologies such as DMAIC and 5Whys.
• Skills in supply chain risk management, commercial contracting, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and commercial negotiation.
• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in procurement, project management, business strategy, or related field; higher diploma with extensive experience also considered.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS or CILT preferred.
• Familiarity with procurement models, sourcing frameworks, and PR-PO systems like Odoo or Power BI.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili preferred.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya.

Health insurance and paid time off are provided.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 2 December 2026.