Location: Roo Bay, Homabay

We are seeking a highly driven Senior Procurement Officer to lead strategic sourcing and oversee procurement operations. This role is responsible for ensuring cost-effective purchasing, optimal supplier performance, and a consistent, reliable supply of goods and services to support our continued growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Manage and develop relationships with both local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and drive commercial value across procurement categories.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from RFQ to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate import processes, including documentation and logistics.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Support budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant procurement experience, with exposure to international sourcing.
• Professional certification (CIPS/KISM)will be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation skill and effective supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience in import processes and regulatory compliance.
• High level of integrity, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply

Please send your 2 – page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Senior Procurement Officer