Procurement Senior Coordinator – BU Support

About the role

The Procurement Senior Coordinator supports business units by managing the full procurement lifecycle, from strategic sourcing to contract execution. Working on‑site in Kakamega, the role ensures spend control, process improvement, and compliance within an agricultural NGO environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate periodic reviews with business units to clear aged procurement requests and purchase orders, performing root‑cause analysis to improve PR‑to‑PO turnaround.
• Define procurement category scopes, conduct spend and market analyses, and develop strategic sourcing strategies aimed at cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead RFx processes, negotiate pricing, SLAs, payment terms, and integrate selected suppliers into planning systems.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and hold regular business review meetings.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards on project progress, risks, and key actions for decision‑making.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in procurement or a demanding business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, project management, business strategy or related field; CIPS or CILT qualification preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Fluent in English; Kiswahili preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Array formulas).
• Data manipulation and visualization tools, e.g., Power BI.
• Familiarity with PR‑PO systems such as Odoo.
• Process‑improvement methodologies: DMAIC, 5 Whys.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management techniques.