Tupande Procurement Specialist - Strategy & Capability

One Acre Fund

  • Kakamega
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
About One Acre FundFounded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our blog post.Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity. .About the RoleThe 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 DevelopmentWe 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.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the . 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.
Preferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationKakamega, KenyaBenefitsHealth insurance, paid time offEligibilityThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.Application Deadline13 October 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @ address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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