Titre du poste

Purchasing Officer - Nairobi

Description

Position : Purchasing Officer - Nairobi

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Purchasing

  • Source, evaluate, and procure goods and services in line with company requirements
  • Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures

Supplier Management & Negotiation

  • Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply-related issues

Cost Control & Inventory Coordination

  • Support cost control initiatives by tracking pricing, usage, and procurement trends
  • Coordinate with stores and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels
  • Avoid overstocking or stock shortages through proper planning and monitoring

Financial & Documentation Support

  • Maintain accurate procurement records, invoices, and supplier documentation
  • Work closely with the finance team to support budget tracking and reconciliations
  • Apply basic accounting knowledge to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting

Communication & Reporting

  • Liaise effectively with internal departments and external suppliers
  • Prepare procurement reports as required by management
  • Ensure clear and professional communication across all procurement activities

Required profile for job ad : Purchasing Officer - Nairobi

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience in procurement and purchasing (minimum [X] years preferred)
  • Experience in supplier management, negotiation, cost control, and inventory coordination
  • Basic accounting knowledge to support procurement and financial tracking

Job criteria for job ad : Purchasing Officer - Nairobi

  • Job category :
    Purchases
  • Industries :
    Food-processing industry
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Nairobi
  • City : Nairobi
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 2 to 5 years - 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent - swahili > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Salary expectations :
    KSh 30,000 - 40,000
  • Team management :
    No
  • Proven experience in procurement and purchasing
  • Experience cost control
  • and inventory coordination
  • Share your CV to [email protected]
  • Supply Chain
  • Purchasing
  • Supply
  • Negotiation
  • Procurement
  • Purchases
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Management
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Nairobi, Kenya
Date de publication
9 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
10 mars 2026
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Poste : Purchasing Officer - Nairobi

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