Buying Clerk

Kentaste Products Limited is seeking a Buying Clerk to oversee harvesting requirements and maintain sustainable relationships with farmers who supply raw materials to the company. Kentaste is East Africa’s leading producer of coconut products. Since 2014, we’ve transformed ourselves from a small family business in Kwale County at the Kenyan Coast, into a large-scale manufacturer and exporter, supplying markets in Africa, the USA, Europe and the Middle East.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the purchasing of coconuts from farmers within assigned villages/farmer groups to meet set demand.
• Coordinate the team of nut harvesters and nut collectors to ensure efficient harvesting in assigned villages.
• Provide timely communication to the Sourcing Supervisor regarding foreseen nut sourcing concerns and threats in the operational area.
• Adhere strictly to purchasing and harvesting costs relative to the quality and quantity of nuts harvested.
• Coordinate with the Sourcing Supervisor on collections, providing information on location, vehicle type needed, and nut counts for follow-up.
• Report daily to the Sourcing Supervisor on completed harvests, farmer details, nut quantities, produce status, and field data.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a KCSE Certificate.
• Certificate in computer packages.
• Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture or a related field is an added advantage.
• At least 1 year of motorbike driving experience with a valid Class A2 licence.
• An Introduction Letter from the Area Chief.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should hand-deliver their updated CVs, academic papers, and cover letters to the HR Office or email them to jobs@kentaste.com with the subject heading "Buying Clerk" by close of business on 20th August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. For further details, reach out to the HR Office at +254 (0)759 957 546 or info@kentaste.com