Head of Procurement

SUMMARY:

Are you a strategic procurement leader with experience across Africa?

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities ✅ Develop and execute group-wide procurement and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives. ✅ Lead local and international supplier sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and strategic supplier relationships. ✅ Drive cost-saving initiatives, supplier performance management, and procurement transformation projects. ✅ Oversee purchasing operations, governance, compliance, and procurement audits. ✅ Manage inventory optimization, technical procurement, engineering spares, and MRO sourcing activities. ✅ Co-ordinate regional import and export logistics, customs processes, freight management, and cross-border trade activities. ✅ Partner with key global customers, including major multinational accounts, to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain execution. ✅ Monitor procurement budgets, pricing strategies, supplier performance, and financial reporting metrics. Requirements ✔ 10-15 years' progressive procurement and supply chain experience. ✔ Minimum 5 years in a senior management or executive procurement leadership role. ✔ Proven experience managing procurement portfolios across Sub-Saharan Africa. ✔ Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation and contract management expertise. ✔ Solid understanding of technical procurement, engineering specifications, and MRO environments. ✔ Experience with import\/export operations, freight forwarding, customs regulations, and African trade frameworks. ✔ Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar platforms. ✔ Relevant tertiary qualification. Key Competencies Strategic Leadership Commercial & Financial Acumen Advanced Negotiation Skills Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise Stakeholder Management Cross-Cultural Communication Problem Solving & Decision Making Ethical Leadership & Governance Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization where you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy across Africa, driving operational excellence, managing strategic supplier relationships, and contributing directly to business success.