Sourcing & Procurement Officer
Job summary
The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, inventory awareness, and market intelligence. Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Language
English
Working hours
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job description & requirements
DEPARTMENT: Research and Product Development
REPORTS TO: Product Manager
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
(Salary - 25- 30k)
About Beauty
Duty Beauty Duty is a fast-growing beauty and personal care e-commerce platform focused on providing customers with quality skincare, haircare, cosmetics, wellness, and beauty products. We are building a trusted beauty brand and are seeking a proactive, commercially minded individual to strengthen our sourcing and procurement function.
Position Summary
The Sourcing & Procurement Officer will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and managing suppliers while ensuring the availability of quality products at competitive prices.
The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, inventory awareness, and market intelligence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding Beauty Duty's product range, improving margins, and ensuring efficient stock replenishment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Sourcing
- Identify and onboard new local and international suppliers.
- Research and source skincare, haircare, cosmetics, wellness, and beauty products.
- Evaluate product quality, pricing, supplier reliability, and market demand.
- Obtain product catalogs, samples, and supplier quotations.
Procurement & Negotiation
- Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements.
- Compare supplier quotations and recommend the best sourcing options.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive advantages.
- Monitor supplier performance and address supply issues promptly.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Monitor stock levels and recommend replenishment plans.
- Work closely with the Product Manager to forecast inventory requirements.
- Help minimize stock shortages and excess inventory.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of products.
Market & Competitor Analysis
- Monitor beauty industry trends and emerging products.
- Conduct competitor pricing and product assortment analysis. sectors will be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Supplier relationship management skills.
- Inventory planning and forecasting knowledge. - Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Personal Attributes The ideal candidate should be:
- Proactive and resourceful.
- Highly organized.
- Commercially minded.
- Results-oriented.
- Trustworthy and professional.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about beauty, retail, and consumer products. Compensation Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Similar jobs
Stores & Inventory Officer Job Kilimani Children’s Clinic
Kilimani Children’s Clinic
Job Title: Stores & Inventory Officer Date Posted: 21/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Employer: Kilimani Children’s Clinic Industry: Procurement Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 26/07/2026 Summary: Procurement Jobs. Kilimani Children’s Clinic Jobs. Looking for a procurement and inventory job in Kenya? Kilimani Children’s Clinic is hiring a Stores & Inventory Officer to manage inventory levels and ensure the timely availability of essential supplies. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in inventory management is required Kilimani Children’s Clinic is inviting applications from qualified, organized, and detail-oriented individuals for the position of Stores & Invent
Logistics & Admin Assistant (maternity Cover) NGO Job Oxfam
Oxfam
Job Title: Logistics & Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover) Date Posted: 21/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Employer: Oxfam Industry: Logistics Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 27/07/2026 Summary: Logistics Jobs. Oxfam Jobs. Looking for an administration job in Kenya? Oxfam is hiring a Logistics & Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover) to organize the delivery and dispatch of all supplies as requested in a timely and cost-effective manner The role is based in Nairobi and experience in logistics coordination is required. Job Purpose The Logistics Admin Assistant plays a key role in performing administrative tasks to support delivery of a clearly defined work area within a unit
Dispatch Assistant Job
Stellar Human Resource Solutions
Job Title: Dispatch Assistant Date Posted: 21/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Employer: Stellar Human Resource Solutions Industry: Logistics Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 28/07/2026 Summary: Logistics Jobs. Stellar HR is recruiting a Dispatch Assistant position for a client. Proficiency in dispatch operations, logistics coordination, and loading/offloading is required. Our client is hiring a Dispatch Assistant to support the safe dispatch, delivery, and return of event equipment. Requirements: KCSE Certificate or equivalent Experience in dispatch, stores, logistics, or warehouse operations is an added advantage Physically fit for loading and offloading duties