Supplier Management Executive – East Africa

About the role

We are seeking a commercially‑driven Supplier Management Executive to oversee supplier relationships and freight coordination across East Africa. The role combines hands‑on supplier development, logistics management and quality compliance to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of fresh produce.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with suppliers in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi and other assigned markets.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers, negotiate pricing, contracts and service‑level agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs for quality, cost, availability and delivery, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end movement of goods with freight forwarders, negotiate freight rates and resolve logistics issues.
• Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance and accurate documentation for export and import.
• Manage packaging and branding requirements, driving improvements in sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Report on supplier and supply‑chain performance, recommending cost‑saving and efficiency initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Agronomy or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing suppliers in the agro‑industrial or fresh‑produce sector across multiple countries.
• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills and ability to travel frequently across East Africa.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Microsoft Office