Description
Location: Kenya
Function: Procurement & Supply Chain Management
About the Role
A well-established and rapidly growing hospitality group in Kenya is seeking to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Procurement Manager to lead its procurement function across multiple hospitality properties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, maintaining procurement governance, and supporting operational excellence across the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organisation’s business objectives.
- Manage procurement activities across multiple hotels, lodges, camps, or hospitality properties.
- Lead strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
- Ensure timely procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality, cost, and service standards.
- Establish and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Stores, and Property Management teams to ensure effective procurement planning.
- Prepare procurement reports, budgets, and performance metrics for management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procurement legislation, professional standards, and company policies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Purchasing & Supplies, Business Administration, Logistics, Commerce, or a related field.
- Full membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
- Valid KISM Practising Licence (where applicable).
- Professional certification such as CIPS will be an added advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in a senior procurement position.
- At least three (3) years’ experience within the hospitality industry.
- Proven experience managing procurement across multiple hotels, lodges, camps, or hospitality properties.
- Strong experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and commercial contract negotiations.
- Experience implementing procurement policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
- Experience using ERP or procurement management systems.
Skills
- Strong commercial and business acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Leadership and people management capability.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-property environment.
Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Current and expected remuneration
- Contact details for three professional referees
Applications should be sent to:
📧 careers@blumeafrica.co.ke
📌 Subject Line: Procurement Manager – Hospitality
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.