Head of Purchasing – Strategic Procurement Lead

About the role

Brown's Food Co is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Purchasing to lead its procurement function. You will ensure the business has the right products, suppliers and partnerships to support operational excellence across one of Kenya's leading food manufacturers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability and value.
• Secure uninterrupted supply of ingredients, packaging, equipment and operational materials.
• Drive procurement savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Manage tender processes and supplier evaluations.
• Reduce emergency purchases, stock shortages and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse and Finance teams.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Lead, coach and develop the Purchasing Officer.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and approval controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of 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 Micros systems.

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
• Micros