What is The Entry Level Salary for a Procurement Job in Kenya?

Entry Salary of a Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

By Jane Okoth

A career in Procurement is one of the most rewarding because of the growing demand for purchases of goods and services as well as maintaining records of financial information by most companies.

For James Mutunga who has been working in a security firm, his profession is not as rewarding as he had hoped. According to him, his salary as a Procurement Officer is too little compared to the significance his job.

“Even if I am on an entry level basis, I feel that I deserve more than what I am being paid. I wanted to inquire about the exact salary of a Procurement Officer as an entry level,” he asks in an email.

Entry Level Salary of a Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

According to Justus Ng’etich, an Account Recruitment Manager at Corporate Staffing Services, the salary of a Procurement Officer as an entry level is K’sh 30,000 to 35,000 depending on the company you are working for.

Mr Ng’etich advices that it is good to have a rough idea of the salary figure in your industry so that you may not fall for a much lesser agreement.

Conducting a research to know the estimated figure will ensure that you avoid setting the bar low in a salary negotiation.

Having said that, what skills and knowledge are essential in this rewarding industry?

Skills Needed In a Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

In order to succeed in the role, you should have the ability to influence interpersonal relationships so as to establish rapport and develop relationships with customers and suppliers who are going to be your key stakeholders.

Product specification and financial skills are vital in any Procurement role and above all, a high level of integrity has to be adhered because of the critical position.

As you progress from a Junior Procurement Position as an entry level, your salary also increases because your skills and knowledge also keep improving.

If you want to prosper in this industry, knowledge of these skills and knowledge can be of great help in your future career achievements.

If you have a query contact the writer at jane@careerpointkenya.co.ke

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