Nafasi ya kazi :- Trade Procurement Lead at Niajiri Platform April 2026

The Trade Procurement Lead is responsible for managing strategic sourcing and procurement activities for all marketing-related categories. This role ensures cost efficiency, contract compliance, agency performance management, and budget governance while maintaining high creative and operational standards.

• Lead sourcing and procurement for marketing-related categories, including creative agencies, media buying, PR, and production.
• Develop category strategies to optimize cost and performance.

Agency Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with agency partners, including performance evaluations, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Ensure agencies deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines and budgets.

ATL & BTL Spend Optimization

• Monitor and optimize ATL spending by ensuring transparency in media buying and negotiating competitive rates.
• Streamline BTL procurement processes for event production, promotional materials, and marketing collateral.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (MSAs and SOWs) to ensure clear deliverables and protect organizational interests.

Budget Management

• Track marketing budgets against actual spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Address inefficiencies and reduce unnecessary expenditure without compromising quality.

Process Improvement

• Standardize vendor selection and pitching processes to ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money.
• Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, or category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• High level of analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Communication and presentation skills

• Good Analytical Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Negotiation Skills

Appy At: Niajiri