Procurement Senior Coordinator - BU Support

About the role

The Tupande Procurement Senior Coordinator ensures that procurement projects run smoothly and efficiently by aligning with business unit needs, controlling spend and improving procurement processes. The role manages the full procurement lifecycle for assigned BU projects, supports supplier and stakeholder relationships, drives process improvements and maintains strict contract management and compliance, while providing performance tracking and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support cross-functional improvement initiatives by developing templates, SOPs and training materials, and coordinate periodic reviews with Business Units to clear aged procurement requests and purchase orders.
• Run root cause analysis to improve PR-to-PO turnaround time, identify capability gaps and propose incremental improvements, and foster collaboration between BU and PRO teams.
• Define the scope and profile of assigned procurement categories, conduct spend and market analysis, and develop sourcing strategies focused on cost savings, quality, risk mitigation and supplier selection.
• Lead RFx processes, negotiate pricing, SLAs, payment terms and delivery windows, and manage supplier performance through regular business reviews.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards, analyse cost drivers by Business Unit, and monitor KPIs and corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all procurement transactions and work with other BU coordinators to consolidate requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a demanding professional environment.
• Bachelor's degree in procurement, project management, business strategy or a related discipline; a higher diploma with extensive relevant experience may also qualify.
• CIPS or CILT preferred.
• Fluent English; Kiswahili preferred.
• Open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya only.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Array formulas)
• Process improvement tools such as DMAIC and 5 Whys
• Supply chain risk management, commercial contracting, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and negotiation
• Familiarity with procurement models, sourcing frameworks and PR-PO systems such as Odoo or Power BIL

What we offer

• Weekly check-ins with the manager, mentorship and training programs, and career reviews every six months.
• Health insurance and paid time off.