Supply Chain & Operations Senior Officer

Description

WE ARE HIRING
Supply Chain & Operations Senior Officer

Location: Nairobi

We're looking to recruit a driven Supply Chain & Operations Senior Officer to take ownership of supply chain planning, execution, and process optimization across procurement, warehousing, and distribution. If you're a strategic thinker and detail-oriented with a deep passion for supply chain management, procurement and logistics eager to bring structure, insight, and excellence to a fast-paced environment—this role is for you.

What You'll Do:
- Develop, continuously update, and implement supply chain and distribution policies, procedures, and systems covering procurement, contract management, inventory control, and supplier performance management in compliance with regulations.
- Build and maintain ethical and strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead the development of the company’s annual procurement plan and budget, in collaboration with user departments.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers and service providers to ensure best value and cost savings.
- Manage sourcing and ensure timely delivery of finished goods, raw materials, and services aligned with internal needs.
- Monitor inventory flow using FIFO methods and conduct regular stock takes; investigate and resolve variances.
- Coordinate timely dispatch and distribution of client orders to meet service-level expectations.
- Oversee compliance with all procurement, warehousing, and distribution procedures by the team.
- Ensure optimal use, accountability, and cost-effective maintenance of dispatch vehicles.
- Motivate, coach, and develop the supply chain team while establishing clear performance standards and conducting regular evaluations.
- Prepare and submit import duty exemption documents (C60) and conduct quarterly bond cancellations (C61) in compliance with statutory regulations.
- Proactively resolve any procurement, delivery, or inventory-related issues to ensure smooth operations.

What You Bring:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any business-related field.
- Professional Membership: Must be a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) with a valid practicing license; CIPS certification is an added advantage.

Apply
Email: CV to info@bm-azure.co.ke
Subject line: "Supply Chain & Operations Senior Officer"
Deadline: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.