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Purchasing Coordinator

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

KCSE

Experience

1 - 3 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities in support of facility, logistics, and operational requirements.
• Prepare purchase requests, obtain vendor quotes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract requirements.
• Track orders, delivery timelines, and vendor performance to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, logs, and documentation in accordance with Amentum and Navy standards.
• Assist with inventory management, material forecasting, and supply reconciliation.
• Communicate with vendors, internal departments, and leadership to resolve discrepancies or delays.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in procurement or supply chain preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

• Coordinate purchasing activities in support of facility, logistics, and operational requirements.
• Prepare purchase requests, obtain vendor quotes, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract requirements.
• Track orders, delivery timelines, and vendor performance to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, logs, and documentation in accordance with Amentum and Navy standards.
• Assist with inventory management, material forecasting, and supply reconciliation.
• Communicate with vendors, internal departments, and leadership to resolve discrepancies or delays.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Administrative Support
• Vendor Management
• Record Keeping
• Inventory Management
• Material Forecasting
• Communication
• Audit Support
• Reporting
• Continuous Improvement

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional training in procurement or supply chain preferred
• Valid passport valid for at least one year beyond hire date
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization