Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Start date: As Soon As Possible

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest aquaculture platform in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in 2021 and have since built a vertically integrated aquaculture company with associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales operations. Kivu Choice is now the largest aquaculture company in Rwanda. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in Africa, producing and distributing 20,000 tons of fish or over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

Description:

As a Procurement Manager, your responsibilities center on ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services to support the organization's operations. Your role is essential in maintaining strong supplier relationships, driving procurement efficiency, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and budgetary guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Oversee vendor management, including sourcing, evaluation, selection, negotiation of contracts, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs, budget constraints, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procurement regulations, and ethical standards.
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and assess risk factors.
• Prepare and manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency, cost savings, and inventory management.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Analytical & Financial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Procurement Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s Degree (e.g., MBA or MSc in Supply Chain/Procurement) preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Proven experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations.

If you are interested in this position, prepare the following:

1. Job application letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Copy of your Degree and other academic qualifications
4. Copy of your ID

How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com Submission Deadline: 02^nd May, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they get submitted.