Procurement Assistant

About the role

Uzima Chicken Limited, a fast-growing early-stage enterprise in Kenya focused on serving smallholder farmers, is looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to manage end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations. The role partners with production, operations, finance and admin to plan demand, run fair competition and keep auditable records, and reports to the Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing: own the entire procurement process for raw materials, vaccines, machinery and spare parts from requisition to delivery, and oversee quality control to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Support RFQ/RFP processes, supplier pre-qualification and market analysis; evaluate suppliers on reliability, quality and price.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate contracts and terms, monitor supplier performance and keep an updated list of approved vendors.
• Manage costs and risks: monitor market prices, reduce bill of materials costs through alternative vendors and negotiated terms, develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and record cost savings.
• Ensure purchases follow internal policies, supplier documentation meets due diligence standards, and prepare monthly reports on supplier spend and compliance.
• Follow conflict of interest and anti-fraud policies, and collaborate with stakeholders on accurate material requirements planning and demand forecasting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management.
• Member of KISM.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience; agricultural sector or agribusiness experience is an advantage.
• Familiarity with quality control and assurance in agricultural supply chains.
• Proficiency in procurement analytics and data-driven decision making.
• High problem-solving capability for unforeseen circumstances.

What we offer

• A dynamic, purpose-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing agri-business.
• The chance to make a real impact in rural livelihoods.