Procurement Controller

M-KOPA is a FinTech company founded in 2011 and located in Nairobi, Kenya.

On any given week, you might be building a should-cost model to pressure-test a supplier’s pricing on a construction project, running a sourcing event for a new technology platform, and sitting across the table from a business stakeholder helping them think through the commercial trade-offs of a decision they’re about to make. You’ll develop category strategies that look two or three years out, not just at the next PO. You’ll manage supplier relationships that matter — the kind where a poor renewal conversation could cost the business real money, and a good one builds resilience into the supply chain for years. And you’ll do all of this while keeping governance tight: clean documentation, transparent evaluations, audit-ready records, and reporting that gives leadership real visibility into what procurement is delivering.

1. Extensive, progressive experience in procurement and supply chain, with a demonstrated track record across strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and end-to-end delivery of cross-functional procurement projects — CapEx, construction, facilities, technology, logistics, or retail expansion.
2. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability, backed by hands-on experience applying Total Cost of Ownership modelling, spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market intelligence to drive decisions with measurable value — supported by relevant procurement qualifications (CIPS or KISM; progress toward MCIPS is a plus).
3. Comfort operating with real autonomy, independently juggling multiple sourcing projects at once, and working confidently in ERP/eProcurement environments such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba.
4. A background in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field rounds out the profile — though what matters most is what you’ve actually delivered.