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Operations Manager (Commodity Sourcing & Supply Chain)
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 450,000 - 600,000
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Kaziweza Limited is hiring a hands-on Operations Manager in Nairobi to lead daily operations, manage an international supply chain, and coordinate with shipping lines, transporters, and 3PL partners. The role requires 5+ years of operations experience, strong leadership, and a background in commodities and trading operations. Salary is KSh 450,000–600,000.
- Senior-level operations leadership role in Nairobi
- International commodity sourcing and supply chain focus
- Salary KSh 450,000 – 600,000
- Requires 5 years’ experience and proven team leadership
- Commodities, packaging, metals or trading background is a must
- Full-time role, Monday to Friday working hours
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Source salary availableThe source lists KSh 450,000 - 600,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, Operations ManagerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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Original source description
- Operations Manager (Commodity Sourcing & Supply Chain)
- Kaziweza Limited
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Yesterday
- Easy apply
- New
- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Shipping & Logistics
- KSh
- 450,000 - 600,000
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- Job summary
- We are looking for a hands-on and structured Operations Manager to lead our Nairobi operations. This role requires someone who can lead a team, solve problems effectively, build clear processes, and simplify complex operations while ensuring smooth daily execution.
- Min Qualification:
- Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Senior level
- Length:
- 5 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- 3–5 years’
- in operations with proven leadership
- experience. Supply chain, logistics, multi-commodity
- helpful.
- Proven leadership
- (team supervision / management)
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
- Ability to create clear processes and drive their implementation across teams
- Strong ability to work with systems, understand operational
- workflows, and use system data to improve process efficiency and
- control.
- with international logistics and multi-country operations.
- Familiarity with shipping lines, 3PLs, and transport coordination.
- Knowledge of local and international regulations.
- in stock management and operational controls.
- Strong ability to communicate and influence across different levels and departments.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Familiarity in Trade Finance,Banking,Supply Chain,Systems is an added advantage
- Background in commodities,packaging.metals and trading operations is a MUST.
- Profile
- • Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented
- • Strong leader with a hands-on mindset
- • Able to drive alignment across teams and ensure execution
- • Clear, confident communicator across all levels
- • High sense of ownership and accountability
- • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
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Requirements
- The role extends beyond
- the Kenya market and involves managing international suppliers and
- clients, as well as coordinating with shipping lines, transporters, and
- 3PL partners around the globe.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Supervise, lead, and support the operations team on a daily basis
- Manage workload, ensure proper coverage, and drive team accountability
- Act as the main point of contact for operational issues and resolve them efficiently
- Ensure processes are clearly communicated, understood, and consistently applied across teams
- Act as a bridge between teams and management, ensuring smooth communication, alignment, and execution
- Design and implement clear, structured processes; continuously simplify and improve workflows
- Oversee shipment execution end-to-end (containers, trucking, bulk & breakbulk)
- Coordinate with international suppliers, clients, and various service providers.
- Ensure accurate system updates, documentation, and payment follow-ups.
- Ensure strong and consistent use of operational systems to support accurate execution, reporting, and process control
- Monitor stock movements, reconciliations, and operational controls
- Ensure compliance with local (Kenya) and international regulations
- Train, guide, and develop the team to improve performance and clarity
- Proactively identify issues and implement sustainable, long-term solution
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