Head of Procurement

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all procurement operations, ensuring strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and timely availability of materials and services. The Head of Procurement develops long-term supplier partnerships, enforces compliance with company policies, and drives continuous improvement to support the organization's operational and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with company goals and business plans.
• Oversee all local and international purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, equipment, and services.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiation processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality assurance.
• Establish long-term supplier agreements and manage vendor relationships to ensure reliability and performance.
• Monitor market trends, identify risks, and recommend proactive cost-saving and sourcing strategies.
• Manage and control procurement budgets, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial targets.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Production, R&D, Quality, Finance, Operations) to align procurement with operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, legal, and ethical standards in all procurement processes.
• Develop procurement KPIs, track performance metrics, and prepare regular management reports.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of procurement professionals to achieve departmental objectives.
• Drive automation and digital transformation within procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum
  10–15 years of progressive procurement experience
  , including
  at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
  .
• Proven record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with
  ERP systems
  (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and procurement automation tools.
• Professional certification such as
  CIPS, CPSM, or PMP
  is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.