Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, packaging, consumables, and services.
• Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, performance management, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Oversee demand planning, inventory management, and working capital optimization to ensure efficient business operations.
• Manage domestic and international logistics, including imports, exports, transport planning, and warehouse coordination.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance processes to minimize risk.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Procurement & Supply Chain team while driving continuous improvement through performance reporting and cost-saving initiatives.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS, KISM, or an equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in agriculture, commodity trading, manufacturing, FMCG, or food processing, with strong knowledge of the Kenyan market.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement, supplier management, demand planning, inventory control, logistics, and import/export operations.
• Strong commercial negotiation, financial management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with experience implementing governance and internal control frameworks.