Head of Procurement & Supply Chain – Nakuru, Kenya

Our client, a leading agribusiness in Kenya, is seeking to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead and optimize its end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing procurement, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationships.

The role will focus on developing robust procurement systems, strengthening internal controls, optimizing working capital, and driving operational efficiency to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain that supports the company’s continued growth.

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.

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