Procurement & Supply Chain Lead (Upstream Oil & Gas Project)

About the role

WTS Energy is hiring a Procurement & Supply Chain Lead for an upstream oil and gas project, based in Mombasa. The role covers end-to-end procurement, supplier management, contract coordination and cost control, working closely with Finance, Legal, Logistics, Inventory, Warehouse, Operations and the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with project requirements, budgets, priorities and timelines, and consolidate requirements from project and operational teams.
• Manage the full procurement cycle from approved requisition through sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, purchase order and delivery, including RFQs, tenders and competitive bidding.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions, and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations.
• Identify, qualify and onboard suppliers, run due diligence and performance reviews, and build strategic supplier relationships, including local supplier development.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, framework and service agreements with Legal and Finance, track expiries and escalate risks to the Project Manager.
• Forecast requirements, track outstanding POs and delivery dates, and coordinate with Logistics, Inventory and Warehouse to avoid supply disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, Kenyan regulations, local content requirements and ethical standards, and maintain records and audit trails.
• Monitor spend against budget, supplier pricing and market trends, and prepare regular procurement reports.
• Maintain ERP accuracy, develop procurement SOPs, monitor KPIs and lead, mentor and develop procurement and supply chain staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSP or CPP preferred; additional training in contract management, oil & gas procurement or supply chain is an advantage.
• Minimum 6-10 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain, including end-to-end sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchasing and delivery.
• Experience in oil & gas, mining, construction, industrial operations or waste management preferred; experience with a new project or operational set-up is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, governance, documentation and Kenyan regulatory and local content requirements.

Required skills

• Practical experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms, Microsoft Office and procurement reporting tools.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment while maintaining compliance, integrity, HSE and operational standards.