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Job Title: Procurement Manager – APDK
Location: National Office, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Procurement Assistants
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), a leading non-governmental
organization committed to the rights, rehabilitation, and inclusion of persons with disabilities, is
seeking to recruit a strategic and highly ethical Procurement Manager.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Procurement Manager will oversee the end-
to-end supply chain process, providing procurement advisory to the management, ensuring
value for money, cost-efficiency, and strict compliance with procurement policies and regulatory
standards. The successful candidate will drive strategic sourcing, vendor management, and risk
mitigation to support APDK’s operations nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
• Devise effective sourcing strategies, assess market dynamics, and identify reliable, cost-
effective suppliers for products and services.
• Negotiate advantageous terms with external vendors, finalize purchase details, manage supplier
contracts, and conduct proactive risk assessments.
• Execute rigorous pre-engagement due diligence (including verification of CR12, KRA PIN,
Tax Compliance Certificates, site visits, and reference checks).
• Manage complete procurement documentation (Purchase Requisitions, Requests for
Quotations, Bid Evaluations, and Purchase Orders) in strict adherence to APDK’s Procurement
Policy.
• Track key functional metrics, control organizational spending, analyse supply chain data, and
foster a culture of long-term cost saving.
• Work closely with department leads to clarify technical specifications and sensitize internal
stakeholders on procurement protocols.
Qualifications, Experience & Desired Skills:
✓ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business
Administration, or a related field
✓ 3-5 years of relevant experience especially in NGO world
✓ Membership in a recognized professional body (such as KISM/CIPS) is highly desirable
✓ Demonstrable track record as a Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Lead, preferably
within an NGO, donor-funded, or multi-site organization
✓ Strong hands-on experience using modern ERP systems and procurement software modules
✓ Excellent negotiation talent, strong numerical aptitude, and proven ability in data collection
and analysis
✓ High ethical standards, strong leadership capabilities, and sound decision-making skills
✓ Demonstrated success in budget management, staff mentorship, institutional asset
management
Apply now!
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover
letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, to jobs@apdk.org quoting “Procurement Manager” as the
email subject. Application deadline is 1600hrs 8th September 2026.
APDK is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates with
disabilities to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.