The Procurement Specialist – Strategy & Capability will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects that strengthen Tupande’s procurement operations and financial sustainability. This is a mid-to-senior level role with managerial responsibility for BU-facing procurement leads and high visibility across departments. You will be a part of the Procurement team and will report directly to the Procurement Associate. This role is based in Kakamega and is onsite with occasional field engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and track procurement-led projects aligned to Tupande’s organizational priorities (e.g., BU Support , Market Access, Cash Crops, factory sourcing). Serve as the procurement project lead, coordinating teams, managing risks, and delivering on timelines.
• Act as the strategic liaison between Procurement and departments. Align procurement inputs with annual BU planning, ensure sourcing calendars match program timelines, and resolve competing sourcing demands.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across sourcing, contracting, and PO workflows. Help implement global SOPs, champion efficiency tools, and streamline the end-to-end procurement cycle.
• Collaborate with the Planning & Performance Specialist to monitor procurement health track PR ageing, Service level agreement adherence, vendor OTIF, and escalate critical risks or delays through executive reporting.
• Lead and support a team of BU-facing procurement leads. Provide performance coaching, set goals, and coordinate delivery across categories and departments.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3 or more years of relevant workexperience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain project management.
• Proven track record of leading procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings or operational improvements.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Odoo) and data tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex sourcing processes, including RFQs, vendor evaluations, and contract execution.
• Strong understanding of procurement planning, PR/PO systems, and category management.
• Language: English required. Swahili preferred.