Group Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Purpose

To centralize and optimize Group-wide procurement, ensuring cost efficiency, ethical sourcing, and seamless integration with the 40% internal material supply mandate across BUs.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute Group-wide procurement strategies; negotiate framework agreements for high-volume items (e.g., steel, cement, heavy machinery).
• Vendor Management: Establish a centralized, pre-qualified vendor database; enforce strict SLA monitoring and the 3-competitive-quote rule for all purchases > $5k.
• Internal Synergy: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Construction BUs to guarantee the 40% internal supply target is met efficiently and at transfer-price compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering
• 10+ years in strategic procurement, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry in East Africa
• CIPS or equivalent certification preferred

Performance indicators

• Procurement policy compliance rate ≥ 95%
• Vendor performance scorecards maintained
• Procurement Cost Savings: ≥ 5% YoY against baseline
• Vendor SLA Compliance Rate: ≥ 95%
• Internal Supply Fulfillment Rate: 100% on-time delivery to BUs

Reports to

Group COO (Solid); Group CFO (Dotted)