Senior Manager-Central Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at Pwani Oil

Key Responsibilities

• Freight & Logistics Management
• Negotiate competitive freight rates (air, ocean, parcel, domestic).
• Manage carrier contracts to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability.
• Monitor freight markets and resolve shipment delays proactively.
• Market Intelligence & Forecasting
• Track global commodity markets (edible oils, raw materials, plastics), including price trends and risk factors.
• Prepare dashboards and provide short- and long-term market forecasts for management.
• Strategic Procurement
• Identify optimal buying windows and recommend cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Explore bulk/forward contracts and global sourcing options to reduce cost and ensure supply continuity.
• Supplier & Risk Management
• Develop and manage international supplier networks.
• Negotiate commercial terms and consolidate volumes for better leverage.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation or hedging strategies while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience in the inbound and outbound logistics which includes LCL, FCL, ocean, air, parcel.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in freight management, procurement, trading, commodity analysis, or sourcing.