One Acre Fund is inviting applications for a Procurement Senior Coordinator position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The role offers an opportunity for an experienced supply chain and procurement professional to support the efficient sourcing and delivery of agricultural and non-agricultural products used across One Acre Fund’s operations.
The successful candidate will play a senior coordination role in procurement for Solar and Non-Agricultural (Non-Ag) farmer inputs, helping ensure products are purchased competitively, meet required quality standards and reach their destinations on time.
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund works with smallholder farmers across Africa to improve agricultural productivity, income and resilience. The organisation currently supports approximately 5.5 million farmers across nine countries and employs more than 9,000 full-time staff.
Its work combines access to agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, credit, agronomic training and other services designed to help farmers build more productive and resilient livelihoods.
Procurement Senior Coordinator Responsibilities
The Procurement Senior Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities are executed efficiently, competitively and in compliance with organisational requirements.
A major part of the position involves developing and executing procurement strategies for Solar and Non-Ag products. The successful candidate will work toward achieving strong on-time, in-full delivery performance, securing cost savings while maintaining product quality and ensuring procurement orders and payments are properly managed.
The role also involves coordinating taxes, duties, customs clearances and freight arrangements to reduce operational risks and ensure goods reach One Acre Fund warehouses on schedule.
The Procurement Senior Coordinator will conduct negotiations, develop purchasing frameworks and manage contracts designed to secure favourable commercial terms and procurement flexibility. They will also monitor quality throughout the procurement process so that defective or non-compliant products do not reach farmers or internal teams.
Supplier Management and Customer Service
The successful candidate will establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and other external stakeholders. This includes representing One Acre Fund professionally in supplier meetings, monitoring supplier performance and working with suppliers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Customer service is another important component of the position. The coordinator will keep internal stakeholders informed about procurement orders and payment status, respond to procurement-related enquiries and resolve issues affecting purchasing and payments.
The role therefore requires someone capable of balancing commercial priorities with strong communication, stakeholder management and service delivery.
Product Improvement and Market Research
The Procurement Senior Coordinator will also contribute to improving the products and sourcing options available to One Acre Fund.
This includes conducting market research, identifying alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities, recommending new products and evaluating substitute goods that could improve value, quality or availability.
The successful candidate will work with relevant stakeholders to establish and refine procurement workflows that support the consistent acquisition and timely delivery of high-quality materials.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants should have strong knowledge and experience in supply chain and operations, together with an understanding of importation policies and practices.
One Acre Fund is particularly looking for candidates with:
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Procurement and negotiation expertise.
- Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
- The ability to remain effective under pressure.
- Knowledge of importation, customs, freight and related procurement processes.
The application form specifically asks candidates to demonstrate their experience managing supplier relationships, coordinating imports and personally leading procurement or sourcing negotiations. Applicants should therefore prepare concrete examples that demonstrate the scale of their responsibilities and measurable outcomes achieved.
Location, Eligibility and Benefits
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a preferred start date of as soon as possible.
The position is open only to Kenyan citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. One Acre Fund also highlights its commitment to professional development. Employees receive regular manager check-ins, mentorship and training opportunities, performance feedback and career reviews every six months.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 13 December 2026. However, One Acre Fund states that recruitment is conducted on a rolling basis, meaning applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled.
Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply early rather than waiting until the closing date.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official One Acre Fund recruitment platform. Applicants will be required to provide a CV and answer questions about their procurement experience, supplier relationship management, importation experience and negotiation background.
The application also asks candidates to indicate their education, professional experience, language proficiency and work authorisation.
Applicants should ensure that their responses accurately reflect their own professional experience. One Acre Fund specifically states that candidates are expected to engage personally and authentically in interviews and assessments and that application responses should not be AI-generated.
One Acre Fund also warns candidates that it never asks applicants to pay money or pay for tests at any stage of recruitment. Official recruitment emails should come from an @oneacrefund.org address.
Why This Opportunity Is Valuable
The Procurement Senior Coordinator position offers an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work within an international agricultural development organisation supporting millions of smallholder farmers.
The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, international logistics, negotiations, quality control and procurement operations. It could therefore be particularly relevant to professionals seeking to apply their supply chain expertise to development and agricultural impact.
How to Strengthen the Application
Candidates should tailor their CV and application responses to demonstrate measurable procurement achievements. Strong examples may include negotiated cost reductions, improved supplier performance, successful importation and customs processes, improved delivery rates, quality-control improvements or successful resolution of procurement risks.
Applicants should also clearly demonstrate their ability to manage suppliers, negotiate commercially favourable terms and coordinate multiple procurement activities under tight deadlines.
