Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
- Full Time
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Aga Khan Education Services
The position
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
AKES, Kenya is looking to hire the following position based in Nairobi: Procurement & Logistics Manager.
Role Summary
The Procurement & Logistics Manager will provide strategic leadership and direction to AKES, Kenya’s procurement and logistics function. This role ensures transparent, cost-effective and compliant acquisition of goods and services, effective vendor and contract management, efficient logistical support across the institution, and reliable administration support to the Support Office.
The role is both strategic and operational, requiring the ability to set frameworks while ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Develop and implement institution-wide procurement and logistics strategies aligned with AKESK’s vision.
- Champion best practices, transparency and compliance in procurement and supply chain management.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Drive strategic sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations to deliver value for money and efficiency.
- Oversee supplier evaluation, performance monitoring and relationship management to ensure long-term partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan procurement laws, regulations and donor/partner requirements.
- Monitor and report on procurement KPIs, cost savings and efficiency gains.
Logistics & Inventory Management
- Establish robust logistics frameworks for timely delivery of goods and services across all schools and offices.
- Oversee fleet management, inventory systems, warehousing and stock reconciliations.
- Develop business continuity and disaster preparedness plans for critical supply chain operations.
Administration & Facilities Support
- Lead the administration functions for the Nairobi Support Office, office management, central services and facilities coordination.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Provide high-quality logistical and administrative support for institutional events and central operations.
- Manage service providers for utilities, maintenance and outsourced services.
Financial & Risk Management
- Prepare and manage procurement and logistics budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accountability.
- Identify, assess and mitigate operational and financial risks across procurement, logistics and administration.
- Implement audit recommendations and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide regular reports to management on performance, risks and improvement actions.
People Leadership & Capacity Building
- Lead, mentor and develop the procurement, logistics and administration teams.
- Build capacity and provide training to procurement staff and storekeepers across schools.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Drive the adoption of digital procurement tools and systems (example ERP, Trello, e-procurement platforms) for operational efficiencies.
The requirements
Essential
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (example CIPS, KISM, CSCP).
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in procurement and logistics, with at least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role.
- Strong experience in vendor management, contract negotiation and compliance.
- Sound knowledge of procurement laws and regulations in Kenya.
- Proven track record of managing teams, budgets, and institutional procurement systems.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in the education sector or non-profit organizations.
For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.akdn.org/careers
The closing date for applications is October 22, 2025.
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Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information…
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
22-Oct-2025
