Procurement Supply Chain Specialist
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate purchasing activities within approved budgets, evaluate and negotiate with local/international suppliers, process purchase orders, and monitor vendor performance and lead times.
- Manage multi-modal freight (sea, air, road, courier), liaise with freight forwarders and clearing agents, track shipments, and resolve delivery delays or documentation issues
- Handle import/export processes under Kenyan laws, manage IDF applications, and secure permits and approvals across regulatory bodies (KRA, KEBS, ACA, NEMA).
- Collaborate with clearing agents to facilitate quick cargo clearance, review entry accuracy, monitor duties/port charges, and address customs queries or holds.
- Maintain shipment schedules, monitor stock replenishment, mitigate supply chain risks, and partner with internal delivery, project, and finance teams.
- Review freight/logistics invoices to optimize costs and maintain complete, audit-ready physical and digital procurement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, and import/export operation in Kenya.
- CIPS, CPSP-K, or equivalent professional supply chain certification is an added advantage.
- Practical expertise in IDF processing, KRA, KEBS, ACA, and NEMA regulatory workflows.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international trade documentation, and experience dealing with shippin lines and freight forwarders.
- Proven negotiation, problem-solving, organizational and coordination skills. records.