SHOFCO is a grassroots organization that unlocks the potential of urban slum dwellers to lead hopeful and fulfilling lives. SHOFCO disrupts survival mode by providing critical services including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment; and links these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. Over the next 5-10 years, SHOFCO aims to become a national platform for urban slum transformation across Kenya, demonstrating a scalable and replicable model that can be used around the world.

Are you a professional seasoned Procurement Coordinator? If so, then we are looking for you. 

Our client would like to fill the position of Procurement Coordinator who will be reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Remuneration: Include your current and expected salary in your cover letter or CV

To be responsible for developing strategies to secure cost-effective agreements with suppliers and for coordinating the end-to-end procuring process, activities, and stakeholders in a manner that supports the achievement of SHOFCO’s vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

• Support the Supply Chain Manager in developing and implementing strategies for procuring, storing, distributing supplies, and maintaining stock levels in collaboration with the inventory team.
• Liaise with key SHOFCO employees to gain clarity of the specifications and expectations of the organization.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and value for money.
• Review and recommend approval for goods and services ordered.
• Follow-up on purchase orders issued and deliveries.
• Manage contracts for goods and services critical to SHOFCO’s operations.
• Monitor performance of existing contracts.
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for goods and services while maintaining quality and delivery times.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain a relationship with performing suppliers whilst negotiating the best prices for SHOFCO.
• Identify and initiate procurement partnerships with potential new suppliers.
• Identify risks in the supply chain.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in Controlling spend and building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Provide procurement advice and support to staff and other lines of business for general procurement activities.

• Bachelors Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or any other related field

Professional Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (M.C.I.P.S)
• Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (K.I.S.M)

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• At least 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as skills in interpreting the market trends
• Confidentiality and ethical practices, honesty, and integrity
• Experience with ERP Systems, SAP is highly desirable and shall be considered as an added advantage
• Experience in Supplier relationship management
• Leadership skills and capabilities

Functional Skills:

• Articulating information
• Adopting practical approaches
• Providing insights
• Taking action

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Establishing rapport
• Valuing individuals
• Inviting feedback
• Understanding people
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please make your application before the closing of business on 6th April 2022. Only successful candidates will be contacted.