# Procurement Officer Job Trident Group

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Company: Trident Group

Category: Administration & Office Support

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-27

Expires: 2026-12-11

## Job Description

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.

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