Head of Purchasing Job Sun Power Products Tigoni, Kenya

At Brown’s Food Co., we’re passionate about creating exceptional food experiences. From award-winning cheeses and dairy products to bakery, ice cream, jams, condiments and our growing restaurant business, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of Purchasing to lead our procurement function and ensure our business has the right products, suppliers and partnerships to support operational excellence.

The Opportunity

This is more than a purchasing role.

You’ll shape procurement strategy, negotiate high-value supplier partnerships, optimize costs, strengthen supply continuity, and build a high-performing procurement function that supports one of Kenya’s leading food manufacturers.

If you enjoy negotiating complex deals, identifying cost-saving opportunities, building strong supplier relationships and making a measurable impact on business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll lead the company’s purchasing function by:

• Developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Negotiating supplier contracts, pricing and commercial agreements.
• Managing suppliers to ensure quality, reliability and value.
• Securing uninterrupted supply of ingredients, packaging, equipment and operational materials.
• Driving procurement savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Leading supplier performance reviews and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Managing tender processes and supplier evaluations.
• Reducing emergency purchases, stock shortages and obsolete inventory.
• Working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Finance.
• Monitoring procurement KPIs and preparing monthly performance reports.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Purchasing Officer.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance and approval controls.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) is an added advantage.
• At least 7 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, including leadership experience.
• Experience within Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Hospitality or Retail.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and cost management capabilities.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High integrity, excellent organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join Brown’s Food Co.?

At Brown’s Food Co., you’ll become part of a company that values innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead procurement for a dynamic and growing food manufacturing business.
• Influence strategic sourcing decisions that directly impact company performance.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships.
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to operational excellence.
• Grow your leadership career within a progressive organisation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a commercially minded procurement leader who enjoys driving value, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering measurable business results, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only, quoting the job title in the email subject (Head of Purchasing), to jobs@brownsfoodco.com before 4th August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sun Power Products Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.