Background

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw...

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy, policies, and performance frameworks to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Lead sourcing of raw materials, ensuring quality, supply continuity, competitive pricing, and effective risk management.
• Manage procurement of packaging, services, spares, and CAPEX, including tendering, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Oversee international logistics, customs, and trade compliance while optimizing costs and export operations.
• Manage outbound logistics, setting KPIs and ensuring cost-effective, reliable delivery through logistics partners.
• Own supply chain budgets, driving cost control, savings, and working capital optimization.
• Maintain supplier relationships while managing risk, compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• Lead and develop the team, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a culture of accountability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field; MBA preferred, with mandatory membership in CIPS, KISM, or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ managerial experience in supply chain/procurement within FMCG, agriculture, manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies, including sourcing, logistics, and operational optimization.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, international procurement, and import/export compliance.
• Demonstrated budget ownership with strong cost control and value optimization capabilities.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, and supply chain risks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with high integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy, policies, and performance frameworks to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Lead sourcing of raw materials, ensuring quality, supply continuity, competitive pricing, and effective risk management.
• Manage procurement of packaging, services, spares, and CAPEX, including tendering, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Oversee international logistics, customs, and trade compliance while optimizing costs and export operations.
• Manage outbound logistics, setting KPIs and ensuring cost-effective, reliable delivery through logistics partners.
• Own supply chain budgets, driving cost control, savings, and working capital optimization.
• Maintain supplier relationships while managing risk, compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• Lead and develop the team, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a culture of accountability and performance.

• Strategic sourcing
• Procurement
• International logistics
• Customs and trade compliance
• ERP systems (SAP, Dynamics 365)
• Supplier performance management
• Contract management
• Risk management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Solution-oriented mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field
• MBA preferred
• Mandatory membership in CIPS, KISM, or equivalent