Contract Management Specialists & Senior Specialist

One Acre Fund (Tupande) Contract Management Specialist is a procurement-focused role in Kakamega, Kenya. This position requires senior-level contract management expertise, including oversight of contract lifecycle, supplier negotiations, and commercial risk management. The role emphasizes independent leadership with minimal managerial support, spanning procurement from sourcing to contract execution across diverse business units.

What it offers

• Leadership in contract management: Structure and oversee medium-complexity procurement projects, ensuring commercial standards and risk mitigation.
• Supplier engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders early to define requirements and determine sourcing strategies.
• Commercial negotiations: Lead supplier selection and negotiations, followed by contract performance monitoring.
• Procurement generalism: Act as a procurement specialist with potential to manage other procurement categories.
• Impactful work: Contribute to One Acre Fund’s mission of supporting smallholder farmers in Kenya and beyond.

Who can apply

Applicants must have proven experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial leadership, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex projects.

How to apply

• Submit a detailed application outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• Provide evidence of prior contract management or procurement achievements.

Good to know

• Location: Kakamega, Kenya.
• Emphasis on independence: The role requires minimal managerial oversight.
• Cross-functional impact: Engage with multiple business units and procurement functions globally.

Note: This is a full-time position with One Acre Fund’s local brand Tupande in Kenya.