One Acre Fund Global Purchasing Data Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
Seeking a data professional with more than three (3) years of experience to lead the SAP Purchasing Data Team.
Responsible for optimizing tools, ensuring accurate SAP data entry, and collaborating with Procurement and Finance teams to support supply chain operations serving smallholder farmers.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Purchasing Operations
Lead the SAP Purchasing Data Team to ensure excellence in execution, data accuracy, timely purchase order closure and on-time payments.
Own Purchasing Data Team KPIs, ensuring accurate tracking, performance management and continuous improvement.
Manage purchasing data entry and payment flows by working closely with Procurement, Sourcing and Finance teams.
Support procurement requisitions, goods receipt processes, supplier payments and related purchasing transactions.
Facilitate recurring and ad-hoc meetings with Procurement, Inventory Data, Payments and Technology teams to strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
Develop team members through regular coaching, performance reviews and development discussions.
Drive timely closure of open purchase orders through weekly reviews and action tracking.
Innovation, Tools & Best Practices
Provide strategic leadership in developing tools and best practices that strengthen operational consistency and efficiency.
Lead data quality initiatives and establish standardized operational procedures.
Drive continuous improvement projects through effective project management and stakeholder alignment.
Implement strong controls to prevent fraud and losses through periodic data analysis and risk monitoring.
Escalate anomalies and potential fraud risks to leadership when identified.
Cash Forecasting & Financial Coordination
Own the cash forecasting process through annual forecasting, monthly budget updates and finance approvals.
Coordinate with payment teams to monitor upcoming payments, identify causes of delayed
payments and prioritize urgent payments.
Ensure timely payment support and financial coordination.
Standard Costing Management
Coordinate quarterly standard costing updates in collaboration with the Accounting team.
Ensure accurate cost data is maintained to support reliable financial reporting and accounting records.
Career Growth & Development
Benefit from a strong learning culture focused on professional growth.
Receive weekly manager check-ins, mentorship opportunities and training programs.
Participate in performance reviews every six months with dedicated career development discussions.
Contribute to a growing international organization while building a long-term career path.
Qualifications
Strong data analysis and analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Experience working with SAP is preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify data inconsistencies and errors.
Strong creativity and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop alternative solutions.
Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively while remaining open to different perspectives.
How to apply
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