Head of Global Procurement & Sourcing – Expatriate at CDL Human Resource

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

 

Head of Global Procurement & Sourcing – Expatriate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience12 - 15 years
  • LocationThika
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Procurement Leadership
  • Define and execute group procurement strategy aligned to business priorities.
  • Create category strategies covering raw materials, packaging, indirects, services and Capex.
  • Drive cross-site sourcing efficiencies and standardization across Thika, Ruiru and Nakuru.
  • Lead supplier footprint optimization (localization, consolidation, diversification).
  • Own sourcing governance from strategy through contracting and execution.
  • Cost & Commercial Excellence
  • Deliver measurable cost savings and value-creation through negotiations, contracts and sourcing initiatives.
  • Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and category management frameworks.
  • Lead spend analytics, cost modelling and price benchmarking.
  • Partner with Finance to convert savings into P&L impact and monitor budget control.
  • Supplier Management & Development
  • Build high-performing supplier ecosystem across local and global vendors.
  • Run structured supplier evaluations, scorecards and quarterly performance reviews.
  • Drive supplier innovation, quality improvement and sustainability programs.
  • Enforce ethical sourcing and compliance with Group Code of Conduct.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

  • Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or equivalent.
  • MBA / Master’s preferred.
  • CIPS / CPSM / equivalent certification highly desirable.

Experience

  • 12–15 years of procurement / sourcing experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience in the FMCG or manufacturing sector, specifically within the edible oils and/or beverage industry.
  • Multi-site or regional procurement leadership preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier management and digital transformation.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to CDL Human Resource on cdl.zohorecruit.com to apply

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