Procurement Executive

ATL Global Business, an internationally oriented recruitment and consultancy firm based in Kenya, is partnering with a premium inbound destination management company in Africa to find a highly organized, ethical, and commercially minded Procurement Executive to join their Nairobi team.

Our client has an established presence across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and is known for delivering personalized travel services, private guided tours, FIT arrangements, group travel, and MICE products. This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing, people-focused travel business with robust systems and processes.

Position: Procurement Executive
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time, On-site

As Procurement Executive, you will manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of goods, services, and works, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, timeliness, transparency, and alignment with business needs. You will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and updated CV with the subject line “Procurement Executive” to [email protected], copied to [email protected] by 31 August 2026. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality in line with applicable data protection requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CIPSM, CPSM, or an equivalent procurement qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, purchasing operations, and supplier performance management.
• Experience using ERP or procurement management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, Sage, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract administration, inventory coordination, cost analysis, procurement risk management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• High levels of integrity, attention to detail, accountability, and commercial awareness.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as report writing and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor procurement plans, budgets, and purchasing schedules in line with departmental and organizational requirements.
• Source, evaluate, prequalify, and manage suppliers while maintaining strong supplier relationships and an up-to-date supplier database.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, tenders, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, service levels, and contractual terms to achieve value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, purchase order status, delivery timelines, and procurement-related risks.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through pricing analysis, market benchmarking, alternative sourcing, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, logistics, warehouse, inventory, and user departments to ensure the timely availability of required goods and services.
• Support inventory replenishment, stock availability, inventory counts, and reconciliation activities where required.
• Prepare procurement reports, analyze purchasing trends, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide performance updates to management.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure proper documentation to support audits and compliance requirements.
• Promote ethical, transparent, and compliant procurement practices while supporting supplier development and digital procurement initiatives.

Compensation: Competitive based on experience