{"id":102946,"date":"2026-07-21T08:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/qssk-international-procurement-logistics-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:47:09","slug":"qssk-international-procurement-logistics-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/qssk-international-procurement-logistics-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"QSSK- International Procurement &#038; Logistics Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"QSSK- International Procurement & Logistics Officer\", \"description\": \"Role Purpose\\nTo own the end-to-end international procurement and freight lifecycle. You will be fully accountable for global supplier sourcing, international shipping coordination, local customs clearing, and securing critical tax\/duty exemptions from government regulatory bodies EPRA, KRA, and National Treasury, ensuring all cargo is delivered safely, legally, and cost-effectively to the warehouse.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nGlobal Sourcing & Supplier Management\\nActively research, identify, and vet reliable international manufacturers and suppliers for solar panels, inverters, water pumps, batteries, and balance-of-system components.\\nNegotiate competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, warranties, and shipping terms Incoterms with international vendors.\\nInitiate, track, and manage international purchase orders POs, ensuring technical specifications align with engineering team requirements.\\nImport Compliance & Regulatory Approvals\\nLead the process of securing technical and import approvals and solar equipment exemptions from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority EPRA.\\nFormulate, submit, and track duty\/VAT exemption applications through the National Treasury and Ministry of Energy for renewable energy projects.\\nTimely initiate and process Import Declaration Forms IDFs via the Kentrade system to prevent shipping delays.\\nEnsure absolute compliance with all Kenya Revenue Authority KRA customs regulations, harmonized system HS codes, and tariff classifications.\\nInternational Freight & Forwarding Coordination\\nManage relationships with international sea and air freight forwarders, optimizing shipping routes, consolidating cargo where possible, and minimizing transit times.\\nVerify and compile all critical import documentation, including Bills of Lading B\/L, Air Waybills AWB, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, and Certificates of Conformity CoC via PVOC partners like SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek.\\nLocal Clearing, Transport & Warehouse Delivery\\nDirect and monitor the activities of contracted local clearing and forwarding agents at the Port of Mombasa and ICD Embakasi to ensure rapid cargo clearance minimizing demurrage and storage charges.\\nCoordinate reliable local transportation companies to safely move cleared cargo from the port\/depot directly to the central Nairobi warehouse.\\nOversee the offloading process at the warehouse, ensuring physical inventory matches the commercial packing lists, and document any damages or discrepancies for insurance claims.\\nQualification and Experience\\nEducation\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.\\nProfessional certifications e.g., CIPS, KISM are highly desirable.\\nExperience\\nMinimum of\u00a04\u20136 yearsof direct experience in international procurement and clearing in Kenya.\\nDirect experience importing solar energy equipment, electrical hardware, or technical engineering components is a massive advantage.\\nSystem Proficiency\\nHands-on experience with the Single Window System Kentrade, iCMS KRA, and enterprise resource planning software experience with Zoho Inventory\/Zoho Creator or similar ERPs is highly valued.\\nKey Competencies\\nProven track record of successfully navigating and securing clearances from EPRA, KRA, and the National Treasury.\\nIn-depth knowledge of international shipping laws, Incoterms 2020, marine cargo insurance, and freight rate structuring.\\nResilience to unblock shipping bottlenecks at the port or with customs officers proactively.\\nAbility to manage dozens of shipping files simultaneously without losing track of crucial dates, documents, or exemption certificates.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-20\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Q-Sourcing Servtec Group\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-03T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Q-Sourcing Servtec Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-03<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Purpose<br \/>To own the end-to-end international procurement and freight lifecycle. You will be fully accountable for global supplier sourcing, international shipping coordination, local customs clearing, and securing critical tax\/duty exemptions from government regulatory bodies EPRA, KRA, and National Treasury, ensuring all cargo is delivered safely, legally, and cost-effectively to the warehouse.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Global Sourcing &#038; Supplier Management<br \/>Actively research, identify, and vet reliable international manufacturers and suppliers for solar panels, inverters, water pumps, batteries, and balance-of-system components.<br \/>Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, warranties, and shipping terms Incoterms with international vendors.<br \/>Initiate, track, and manage international purchase orders POs, ensuring technical specifications align with engineering team requirements.<br \/>Import Compliance &#038; Regulatory Approvals<br \/>Lead the process of securing technical and import approvals and solar equipment exemptions from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority EPRA.<br \/>Formulate, submit, and track duty\/VAT exemption applications through the National Treasury and Ministry of Energy for renewable energy projects.<br \/>Timely initiate and process Import Declaration Forms IDFs via the Kentrade system to prevent shipping delays.<br \/>Ensure absolute compliance with all Kenya Revenue Authority KRA customs regulations, harmonized system HS codes, and tariff classifications.<br \/>International Freight &#038; Forwarding Coordination<br \/>Manage relationships with international sea and air freight forwarders, optimizing shipping routes, consolidating cargo where possible, and minimizing transit times.<br \/>Verify and compile all critical import documentation, including Bills of Lading B\/L, Air Waybills AWB, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, and Certificates of Conformity CoC via PVOC partners like SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek.<br \/>Local Clearing, Transport &#038; Warehouse Delivery<br \/>Direct and monitor the activities of contracted local clearing and forwarding agents at the Port of Mombasa and ICD Embakasi to ensure rapid cargo clearance minimizing demurrage and storage charges.<br \/>Coordinate reliable local transportation companies to safely move cleared cargo from the port\/depot directly to the central Nairobi warehouse.<br \/>Oversee the offloading process at the warehouse, ensuring physical inventory matches the commercial packing lists, and document any damages or discrepancies for insurance claims.<br \/>Qualification and Experience<br \/>Education<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.<br \/>Professional certifications e.g., CIPS, KISM are highly desirable.<br \/>Experience<br \/>Minimum of\u00a04\u20136 yearsof direct experience in international procurement and clearing in Kenya.<br \/>Direct experience importing solar energy equipment, electrical hardware, or technical engineering components is a massive advantage.<br \/>System Proficiency<br \/>Hands-on experience with the Single Window System Kentrade, iCMS KRA, and enterprise resource planning software experience with Zoho Inventory\/Zoho Creator or similar ERPs is highly valued.<br \/>Key Competencies<br \/>Proven track record of successfully navigating and securing clearances from EPRA, KRA, and the National Treasury.<br \/>In-depth knowledge of international shipping laws, Incoterms 2020, marine cargo insurance, and freight rate structuring.<br \/>Resilience to unblock shipping bottlenecks at the port or with customs officers proactively.<br \/>Ability to manage dozens of shipping files simultaneously without losing track of crucial dates, documents, or exemption certificates.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Q-Sourcing Servtec Group on jobs.qsourcing.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1283143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-03 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-03 Job Description Role PurposeTo own the end-to-end international procurement and freight lifecycle. 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