Procurement Manager at Inchcape Kenya LTD
Posted Date: 23 Jan 2026
Location: Nairobi, KE
Company: inchcape
Do you want to lead a dynamic business that’s transforming
global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting
strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards
a low-carbon, sustainable future.
Join Inchcape Africa, part of Inchcape’s global network.
You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering
great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the
performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.
Our Kenya Business is seeking a Procurement
Manager to join our team in Nairobi, reporting to the Managing
Director KE, UG & TZ . In this leadership position, you will lead
end-to-end procurement and logistics, including overseas orders, to deliver
cost savings, supply continuity, and scalable support for business growth
across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In this position, you will:
- Develop
and execute procurement strategies aligned with Inchcape’s regional
business objectives.
- Lead
supplier sourcing, negotiations, and contract management across Kenya,
Uganda, and Tanzania.
- Build
and maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships to ensure quality,
efficiency, and compliance.
- Drive
adherence to procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and
regulatory requirements.
- Oversee
end-to-end logistics for local, regional, and overseas procurement,
including imports, shipments, and cross-border movements.
- Manage
overseas orders by coordinating with international suppliers, freight
forwarders, clearing agents, and shipping lines.
- Ensure
timely customs clearance, documentation accuracy (shipping documents,
invoices, packing lists), and compliance with import/export regulations.
- Optimize
freight, warehousing, and distribution costs while maintaining service
levels across the three markets.
- Monitor
lead times, shipment tracking, and delivery performance to support
business continuity.
- Manage
procurement and logistics budgets, track spend, and deliver measurable
cost-saving initiatives.
- Analyze
procurement and logistics data to identify risks, opportunities, and
efficiency improvements.
- Champion
continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation in
procurement and logistics processes.
- Leverage
ERP and procurement systems to improve visibility, control, and reporting.
About You
To be successful in this role, you would need:
- Bachelor’s
degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, Business
Administration, or a related field.
- Professional
certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred; a master’s degree is an advantage.
- 6+
years’ experience in procurement and supply chain roles, with 3+ years in
leadership capacity.
- Proven
experience managing logistics, imports, and overseas suppliers.
- Strong
negotiation, contract management, analytical, and stakeholder management
skills.
- Proficiency
in ERP/procurement systems (SAP experience is a plus).
- High
integrity, strong governance awareness, and excellent communication
skills.