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.