{"id":107804,"date":"2026-08-14T08:58:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/procurement-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T08:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:58:26","slug":"procurement-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/procurement-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Procurement Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Procurement Manager\", \"description\": \"JOB SUMMARY:\\nWe are seeking a proactive & detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead & optimize all purchasing activities at Nairobi Central Hardware Ltd. This role involves sourcing quality materials at competitive prices, managing supplier relationships, monitoring stock levels, & ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will be commercially savvy, organized, & capable of supporting business operations through efficient & cost-effective procurement practices.\\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\\nProcurement Management:\\nDevelop & implement procurement strategies & policies.\\nManage the entire procurement process from requisition to delivery\\nEvaluate & select suppliers based on price, quality, & reliability\\nSupplier Relationship Management:\\nEstablish & maintain relationships with key suppliers\\nNegotiate contracts, terms, & conditions with suppliers\\nMonitor supplier performance & resolve any issues or disputes\\nInventory Management:\\nMonitor inventory levels & manage stock replenishment\\nCoordinate with warehouse & logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials\\nCost Management:\\nAnalyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities\\nImplement cost control measures without compromising quality\\nCompliance & Documentation:\\nMaintain accurate & up-to-date procurement records & documentation\\nPrepare reports on procurement activities & performance metrics\\nTabulate price changes\\nRisk Management:\\nMonitor market price changes & follow suppliers for shortages to stock outs\\nMonitor seasonal items & sources with potential suppliers\\nIdentify & mitigate procurement-related risks\\nDevelop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions\\nStakeholder Coordination:\\nCollaborate with internal departments to understand & their procurement needs\\nProvide guidance & support on procurement best practices\\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.\\nProfessional certification in procurement e.g., CIPS is an added advantage.\\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the hardware industry.\\nStrong negotiation & communication skills.\\nProficiency in procurement software & Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using Tally. ERP Experience will be an added advantage.\\nExcellent analytical & problem-solving abilities.\\nKnowledge of local procurement regulations\\nKEY REQUIREMENTS:\\nExcellent attention to detail & analytical skills\\nGood communicator\\nDemonstrate leadership skills\\nLANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:\\nEnglish\\nKiswahili\\nGujarati\\nHindi\\nREPORTING:\\nYou will report to the Chief Executive Officer\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-13\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Nairobi Central Hardware\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-12-01T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Nairobi Central Hardware<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-12-01<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>JOB SUMMARY:<br \/>We are seeking a proactive &#038; detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead &#038; optimize all purchasing activities at Nairobi Central Hardware Ltd. This role involves sourcing quality materials at competitive prices, managing supplier relationships, monitoring stock levels, &#038; ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will be commercially savvy, organized, &#038; capable of supporting business operations through efficient &#038; cost-effective procurement practices.<br \/>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<br \/>Procurement Management:<br \/>Develop &#038; implement procurement strategies &#038; policies.<br \/>Manage the entire procurement process from requisition to delivery<br \/>Evaluate &#038; select suppliers based on price, quality, &#038; reliability<br \/>Supplier Relationship Management:<br \/>Establish &#038; maintain relationships with key suppliers<br \/>Negotiate contracts, terms, &#038; conditions with suppliers<br \/>Monitor supplier performance &#038; resolve any issues or disputes<br \/>Inventory Management:<br \/>Monitor inventory levels &#038; manage stock replenishment<br \/>Coordinate with warehouse &#038; logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials<br \/>Cost Management:<br \/>Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities<br \/>Implement cost control measures without compromising quality<br \/>Compliance &#038; Documentation:<br \/>Maintain accurate &#038; up-to-date procurement records &#038; documentation<br \/>Prepare reports on procurement activities &#038; performance metrics<br \/>Tabulate price changes<br \/>Risk Management:<br \/>Monitor market price changes &#038; follow suppliers for shortages to stock outs<br \/>Monitor seasonal items &#038; sources with potential suppliers<br \/>Identify &#038; mitigate procurement-related risks<br \/>Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions<br \/>Stakeholder Coordination:<br \/>Collaborate with internal departments to understand &#038; their procurement needs<br \/>Provide guidance &#038; support on procurement best practices<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS &#038; SKILLS:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.<br \/>Professional certification in procurement e.g., CIPS is an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the hardware industry.<br \/>Strong negotiation &#038; communication skills.<br \/>Proficiency in procurement software &#038; Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using Tally. ERP Experience will be an added advantage.<br \/>Excellent analytical &#038; problem-solving abilities.<br \/>Knowledge of local procurement regulations<br \/>KEY REQUIREMENTS:<br \/>Excellent attention to detail &#038; analytical skills<br \/>Good communicator<br \/>Demonstrate leadership skills<br \/>LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:<br \/>English<br \/>Kiswahili<br \/>Gujarati<br \/>Hindi<br \/>REPORTING:<br \/>You will report to the Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Nairobi Central Hardware on forms.gle to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1306371\" 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: 2026-12-01 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Nairobi Central Hardware Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-12-01 Job Description JOB SUMMARY:We are seeking a proactive &#038; detail-oriented Procurement Manager to lead &#038; optimize all purchasing activities at Nairobi Central Hardware Ltd. 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