Location: Athi River, KenyaReports to: Finance Director, Fairoils GroupEntities Covered: Fairoils EPZ Limited & Kutoka Ardhini Limited
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement activities across our manufacturing and agricultural operations at Fairoils EPZ Limited and Kutoka Ardhini Limited.
This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, procurement governance, and operational support across raw materials, factory spares, packaging, logistics, and farm inputs.
The role is positioned as a pipeline to Procurement Manager, with progression based on demonstrated performance, leadership, and ability to strengthen procurement as a central function.
This role will deliver efficient, cost-effective, and compliant procurement while ensuring:·
Production continuity·
Strong supplier management·
Value-for-money sourcing·
Robust procurement controls·
Audit-ready processes
**Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership ****
Assist the Finance Director in the preparation of annual procurement plans; ensuring that the plan is followed, including quarterly meetings with the department to update the plan.
Lead sourcing and supplier selection across:
Raw materials (avocado, macadamia, oils, agricultural inputs)
Factory spares and engineering components
Packaging materials
Logistics and transport services
Other procurement needs
Conduct competitive bidding in line with policy thresholds
Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, delivery, payment terms)
Develop supplier benchmarking and cost optimization strategies.
Supplier Due Diligence & Risk Management****
Publish, distribute invitations to pre-qualify, pre-qualification documents, invitations to express interest, request for proposals (RFP) incorporating terms of references (TOR) or request for quotations (RFQ), Statement of works etc.
Conduct supplier vetting and onboarding
Verify statutory compliance and licensing
Ensure appropriate insurance (e.g. goods-in-transit)
Maintain and manage approvedsupplier database
Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks.
Procurement Governance & Policy Compliance****
Enforce Procurement Policy and SOP across both entities
Obtain quotes and compile comparable prices to facilitate the determination of future purchases
Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation
Operational Procurement Execution****
Review procurement requests and ensure clarity of specifications
Raise requisitions in ERP (Sage) accurately and timely
Coordinate approvals and ensure timely PO issuance
Monitor procurement turnaround times to support operations
Performance Monitoring & Reporting****
Maintain procurement tracker and dashboards
Report weekly procurement performance to Finance Director
Track KPIs including turnaround time, compliance, and cost savings
Support supplier performance reviews
Leadership & Function Development****
Support development of procurement processes and controls
Work closely with operations, engineering, and farm teams
Mentor junior staff and procurement support roles
Contribute to building procurement into a strong central function
Qualifications & Experience****
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, or a related area from a reputable institution
Professional certification (CPSM or equivalent preferred)
7+ years’ experience in procurement within:
Fast-paced manufacturing environment
Agro-processing
Industrial operations
Strong experience in:
Commercial negotiation
Supplier evaluation
Technical sourcing (spares, logistics, agri-inputs)
ERP experience (Sage preferred).
Key Competencies****
Strong commercial acumen
High integrity and accountability
Ability to operate under operational pressure
Strong stakeholder management skills
Structured and analytical thinker
Firm but professional in enforcing controls
Why Join Us?**
Opportunity to shape procurement across two growing businesses
Exposure to manufacturing and agricultural value chains
Direct impact on cost, operations, and business performance
Clear progression to leadership role