Procurement & SCM manager - Renewable energy - Africa

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Achyutam International - Consulting in HR & Finance Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Job Title: Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
Job type:
Full time

Industry:
Renewable Energy

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Role Overview
We are hiring for a highly skilled and motivated Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor management, logistics operations, and end-to-end supply chain activities. The role is critical in ensuring timely availability of materials, cost efficiency, compliance, and smooth project execution within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement & Sourcing

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs.

  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective and quality materials/services.

  • Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure compliance and performance.

  • Logistics Management

  • Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

  • Ensure timely delivery of goods, equipment, and spare parts for ongoing projects.

  • Coordinate import/export documentation and compliance with customs regulations.

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Plan, monitor, and optimize supply chain operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Collaborate with project and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.

  • Implement ERP systems, KPIs, and reporting for supply chain visibility and control.

  • Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree or CIPS certification is an added advantage).
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, preferably in energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of international procurement, logistics regulations, and customs clearance in Kenya.
  • Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced MS Excel.
  • Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Achyutam International is a leading Recruitment Agency for Jobs in Africa, Middle East and Asia, both for Expatriates and for Local professionals. Through our AI based database, which has a large number of professionals interested in International jobs, Achyutam International closes any challenging mandates in the fields of operations, engineering, production, R&D, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, IT, Finance, Sales, CEO's and others; Many candidates has got jobs in Edible Oil, plastics, FMCG, beverages, metals, fodd processing, Agri, Textiles, steel, packaging,etc..

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