Procurement Officer
First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Procurement Jobs, Trident Group Jobs. Responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing. Requires a degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi.
Trident Group of Companies, through Astral Industries Ltd, is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to source quality materials and services for our manufacturing, plumbing, and vocational training divisions.
Job Purpose:
To source quality materials and services at competitive cost, and to manage the purchasing cycle from requisition to delivery. All procurement activity is tracked accurately in ERPNext.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials (plastics, steel) and plumbing inventory.
- Secure competitive pricing and favourable credit terms.
- Process purchase orders and manage the full procurement workflow in ERPNext.
- Track shipments and follow up on delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and plumbing teams to forecast material needs.
- Prevent supply bottlenecks for Jumbo Tank and Wasser Pipes production.
- Evaluate vendor samples and inspect incoming deliveries for quality.
- Track supplier performance against set KPIs and KRAs.
- Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, and inventory records.
- Report supply delays, shortages, or quality issues promptly.
Sourcing & Purchasing
- Identify and negotiate with suppliers for plastics, steel, and plumbing hardware.
- Process purchase orders and manage requisitions in ERPNext.
- Track shipments and confirm deliveries against orders.
- Source institutional supplies for TVTC and other divisions.
Supply Planning & Quality Control
- Coordinate with production and plumbing teams to anticipate material requirements.
- Prevent stock-outs and supply bottlenecks across brands.
- Evaluate vendor samples and inspect incoming deliveries against quality standards.
Supplier Management & Reporting
- Track supplier performance using established KPIs and KRAs.
- Maintain accurate supplier, purchase, and inventory records.
- Promptly report delays, price changes, or quality issues.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of procurement experience; manufacturing or construction/plumbing sector preferred.
- Proficiency in ERPNext for procurement and inventory management.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship skills.
- Good knowledge of procurement procedures and documentation.
- Membership of KISM is an added advantage.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
Required Competencies & Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in orders and documents.
- Integrity, reliability, and time management.
- Analytical and cost-management skills.
- Practical problem-solving and prompt issue reporting.