About Highland Partners
Highland Partners is a horticulture export company that grows and exports roses, carnations, and summer flowers to auction houses and direct buyers in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, and the Middle East. The company operates four farms in Naivasha and Nakuru with a combined greenhouse area of eighty hectares. Founded in 2001, Highland Partners employs 2,200 staff and exports approximately 120 million stems annually. The company holds MPS-ABC, MPS-GAP, and Fairtrade certifications and operates a worker welfare programme that includes housing, medical care, and schooling for employees' children.
What you will do:
You will manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring that goods and services are purchased at competitive prices and delivered on time. Daily tasks include reviewing purchase requisitions, soliciting quotations from suppliers, evaluating bids, preparing purchase orders, and following up on deliveries. The role involves maintaining a supplier database, conducting supplier performance evaluations, and negotiating terms and prices. You will also ensure that all procurement activities comply with the company's procurement policy and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority requirements where applicable. The position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during peak purchasing periods. Experience with ERP procurement modules and e-procurement platforms is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; a Master's degree is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans
- Professional certification in the relevant field (e.g. CPA, PMP, CIPS, or equivalent)
- Experience managing budgets and reporting to senior leadership
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Applications should include an updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of three professional referees. Highland Partners offers a competitive remuneration package, medical cover, and opportunities for professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
