Head of Procurement Job Wananchi Group

Head of Procurement Job

Wananchi Group is seeking a Head of Procurement to spearhead the development and execution of procurement policies and system strategies. The ideal candidate will oversee tendering, contracts management, spend analytics, and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, forecasting, and executing procurement tasks.
• Evaluating and improving operations in spend with thorough research.
• Conducting cost analysis and establishing benchmarks.
• Defining policies and establishing scalable purchasing processes.
• Managing and negotiating contracts locally and regionally.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations and laws.
• Identifying regional supply sources.
• Managing future demand and capacity planning, including supplier risk.
• Sourcing goods and services locally and internationally.
• Facilitating importation, exportation, and clearing of goods and services.
• Establishing strong internal and external networks through effective communication.
• Providing supplier support in specification definition and new technologies.
• Negotiating favorable terms for the organization.
• Reviewing purchase requests, associated contracts, and collaborating with legal and finance.
• Serving as the primary contact with external entities during procurement.
• Developing relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Ensuring timely issuance and delivery to user departments.
• Maintaining warehouse security and safety.
• Collaborating with all business units within the organization.
• Upholding professional ethics and organizational policies.
• Offering guidance and training to the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement or related fields.
• Membership in a professional body.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and supporting procurement processes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective management-level interactions.
• Critical thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organization and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and report writing proficiencies.

How to Apply

Interested individuals can submit their CVs to: recruit@ke.wananchi.com