Procurement & Supply Chain Lead (Upstream Oil & Gas Project)
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WTS Energy is hiring a Procurement & Supply Chain Lead to head procurement and supply chain activities for an upstream waste management project. Based in Nairobi with travel to Lokichar and supplier sites, the role covers strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, cost control, and compliance with Kenyan regulations. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or related field, a professional certification is preferred, and 6–10 years of progressive experience in oil & gas, mining, construction, industrial or waste management environments.
- Strategic procurement leadership role for an upstream oil & gas project
- Based in Nairobi with regular travel to Lokichar and supplier locations
- Requires 6–10 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management
- Bachelor’s degree required; professional procurement certification preferred
- Focus on sourcing, contracting, supplier development and cost management
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WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 2000, is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. WTS Energy works on all Energy projects, Oil & Gas and Renewables. We h...
Procurement & Supply Chain Lead (Upstream Oil & Gas Project)
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
,
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
6 - 10 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
We are seeking to hire a Procurement & Supply Chain Lead who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the procurement and supply chain function supporting an upstream waste management project. Based at the Head Office in Nairobi, with regular travel to Lokichar and supplier locations as required, the role will oversee procurement planning, sourcing, supplier and vendor management, contracting, supply planning, cost management, compliance, and procurement systems to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods, equipment, materials, and services required for project operations. The successful candidate will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier performance, support local supplier development, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure alignment with company policies, project requirements, and applicable Kenyan regulatory standards. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, with professional procurement or supply chain certification preferred, and a minimum of 6–10 years’ progressive
in procurement and supply chain management, preferably within oil & gas, mining, construction, industrial operations, waste management, or similar environments.
Key
in procurement and supply chain management.
Demonstrated
managing end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchasing, and delivery.
Proven
in supplier evaluation, contract management, commercial negotiation, procurement planning, and cost control.
in oil & gas, mining, construction, industrial operations, waste management, or similar environments is preferred.
supporting procurement for a new project or operational set-up is an advantage.
managing procurement spend, supplier performance, and procurement-related risks.
Practical
using ERP systems, procurement platforms, Microsoft Office, and procurement reporting tools.
Strong understanding of procurement controls, governance, documentation requirements, and applicable Kenyan regulatory and local content requirements.
Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and developing project environment while maintaining high standards of compliance, integrity, HSE, and operational performance.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with project requirements, budgets, operational priorities, and timelines.
- Consolidate procurement
Requirements
- from project and operational teams and establish sourcing priorities based on operational
- and lead times.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes from approved requisition through sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, purchase order, and delivery.
- Prepare and manage RFQs, tenders, and competitive bidding processes while ensuring transparent and properly documented procurement practices.
- Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with relevant departments and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suitable suppliers and service providers while maintaining an approved and compliant supplier database.
- Conduct supplier due diligence, capability assessments, and performance reviews, and address supplier performance issues where required.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships while identifying opportunities for local supplier participation and development.
- Coordinate procurement-related contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, and service agreements in collaboration with Legal and Finance.
- Monitor supplier compliance with agreed commercial terms, contractual obligations, service levels, and project requirements.
- Track contract expiry dates and support timely renewals, while escalating material contractual, commercial, and supplier risks to the Project Manager.
- Forecast procurement
- with project and operational teams and monitor critical procurement items and long-lead requirements.
- Track outstanding purchase orders and expected delivery dates and coordinate closely with Logistics, Inventory, and Warehouse functions to ensure timely receipt of procured goods.
- Identify potential supply disruptions and recommend mitigation measures to maintain project continuity.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, approval limits, applicable Kenyan regulatory requirements, local content requirements, and ethical procurement standards.
- Maintain complete procurement records, documentation, and audit trails to support internal and external audits and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor procurement spend against approved budgets and identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities without compromising quality, operational requirements, or HSE standards.
- Monitor supplier pricing and relevant market trends and prepare regular procurement reports covering spend, savings, outstanding orders, supplier performance, and procurement risks.
- Ensure accurate recording of procurement transactions in ERP and procurement systems and maintain appropriate procurement trackers and databases.
- Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and working procedures and identify opportunities to improve procurement controls, turnaround times, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Monitor procurement KPIs, including cost, lead time, supplier performance, compliance, and process efficiency.
- Work closely with Finance, HSE, Operations, Logistics, Facilities, Legal, Inventory, Warehouse, and Project Management teams to ensure effective procurement and supply chain coordination.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Procurement Officers, Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Supervisors, and other assigned procurement and supply chain personnel while promoting accountability, integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSP, CPP, or an equivalent procurement or supply chain qualification is preferred.
- Additional training in contract management, oil & gas procurement, supply chain management, or related disciplines is an advantage.
- Minimum 6–10 years’ progressive