Senior Procurement Officer

Tropical Heat was established in 1973 as a small ethnic snack cottage industry. Today, we are one of the leading manufacturers of spices and snacks in the East African region and our brand Tropical Heat is a household name in Kenya.

With our very strong and expert technical team, we manufacture a vast range of spices and snacks. The spices include pure spices, herbs, seasonings, masalas and salts. Snack items comprise of potato crisps, ethnic snacks, Kenyan chevda, peanuts, rice cakes and extruded snacks.Job Purpose

The Senior Procurement Officer will oversee procurement operations, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and efficient sourcing of goods and services to support business operations. The role requires a strong understanding of procurement planning, supplier management, inventory coordination, and cost control, with the ability to manage a high volume of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). The successful candidate will also provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team, ensuring adherence to procurement policies, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning and Execution