Sourcing & Procurement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Research and Product Development

REPORTS TO: Product Manager

LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

(Salary - 25- 30k)

About Beauty Duty Beauty Duty is a fast-growing beauty and personal care e-commerce platform focused on providing customers with quality skincare, haircare, cosmetics, wellness, and beauty products. We are building a trusted beauty brand and are seeking a proactive, commercially minded individual to strengthen our sourcing and procurement function.

Position Summary The Sourcing & Procurement Officer will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and managing suppliers while ensuring the availability of quality products at competitive prices. The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, inventory awareness, and market intelligence. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding Beauty Duty's product range, improving margins, and ensuring efficient stock replenishment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Sourcing

• Identify and onboard new local and international suppliers.
• Research and source skincare, haircare, cosmetics, wellness, and beauty products.
• Evaluate product quality, pricing, supplier reliability, and market demand.
• Obtain product catalogs, samples, and supplier quotations.

Procurement & Negotiation

• Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements.
• Compare supplier quotations and recommend the best sourcing options.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive advantages.
• Monitor supplier performance and address supply issues promptly.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor stock levels and recommend replenishment plans.
• Work closely with the Product Manager to forecast inventory requirements.
• Help minimize stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of products.

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Monitor beauty industry trends and emerging products.
• Conduct competitor pricing and product assortment analysis. sectors will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Supplier relationship management skills.
• Inventory planning and forecasting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

• Proactive and resourceful.
• Highly organized.
• Commercially minded.
• Results-oriented.
• Trustworthy and professional.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about beauty, retail, and consumer products.

Compensation Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.