Role Profile: Procurement Lead- Indirect Purchase Energy Network

Location: Nairobi

Reports to: Head Energy

About Spiro

SPIRO is a Time 100 Influential Company 2024. Our mission is to accelerate the access of affordable, clean energy technology in the mobility sector through excellent customer service and continued agility.

Currently building manufacturing and assembling facilities, SPIRO will be the first company to manufacture e-bikes and batteries in Africa, helping to solve import-export imbalances, unlocking economic growth and sustainable development. SPIRO is the largest EVs company in Africa and is uniquely focused on Africa’s clean industrialization through e-mobility technologies. Designed around swappable batteries and connected to SPIRO ’s extensive charging infrastructure, our different motorcycle models deliver clean transport built-for-purpose to address local market challenges.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Lead – Indirect Purchase is a mid-senior leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of indirect goods and services essential for the Energy organization’s growth. This role ensures cost-efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of critical infrastructure components and services—ranging from site deployment CAPEX to on-ground manpower—to support our rapidly expanding distributed network.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect categories including

site deployment CAPEX, CCTV systems, internet services, solar and energy systems and facility

management.

Vendor Management: Identify, vet, and manage relationships with high-quality vendors and

service providers to ensure reliable support for distributed infrastructure.

Manpower Procurement: Lead the sourcing and contracting of on-ground manpower and

outsourced service providers across diverse geographic regions.

Contract Negotiation: Lead high-value negotiations to optimize costs while ensuring adherence

to organizational standards and service level agreements (SLAs).

Compliance & Risk: Ensure all indirect procurement activities comply with relevant regulatory,

safety, and quality requirements across multiple markets.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with the Energy team and Head of Energy to align

procurement activities with project timelines and budgetary goals.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records, procurement logs, and cost-benefit

reports to provide visibility into indirect spend

Experience

• 15+ Years of Seniority: Extensive background in procurement, with at least 15 years of

experience focusing on indirect spend and service categories.

• Pan-African Infrastructure: Proven track record in the Telecom, Renewables or distributed

services industry with a deep understanding of the logistical and regulatory nuances of

operating in Africa.

• Regional Market Mastery: Demonstrated experience managing procurement across diverse

African markets, with a focus on navigating local import/export challenges and "last-mile"

delivery constraints.

• Vendor Ecosystem Development: Success in building and

qualifying a robust network of local vendors and service providers in

markets with fragmented supply chains.

• Startup Agility: Experience working in a structured yet fast-paced,

process-driven environment where rapid scaling is required

Capabilities

• Local Market Intelligence: Deep knowledge of African vendor landscapes for technical services

like CCTV, internet connectivity, and site civil works.

• Negotiation & Cultural Nuance: Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders and

negotiate effectively within various African business cultures.

• Resilience in Execution: Ability to proactively solve "ground-level" bottlenecks, such as

equipment clearing, local permitting, or manpower availability.

• Asset & Risk Control: High attention to detail in monitoring vendor performance and ensuring

asset security across distributed sites.

• Adaptable Leadership: Ability to work independently to build a procurement function from the

ground up in a high-growth startup context.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: In Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a

related field

MBA is a plus

Why Join Spiro

Spiro is a Great Place to Work® Certified organization that values collaboration, growth, and inclusion. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.