Senior Manager-Central Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Location

Pwani Oil Group is one of East Africa’s leading manufacturers of edible oils, fats, soaps, and detergents. Based in Kikambala, Kilifi County, the company is committed to quality, innovation, and empowering communities through trusted household brands such as Fresh Fri, Salit, and Sawa.

1. Senior Manager-Central Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

1. Freight & Logistics Management

• Negotiate competitive freight rates (air, ocean, parcel, domestic).
• Manage carrier contracts to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability.
• Monitor freight markets and resolve shipment delays proactively.

2. Market Intelligence & Forecasting

• Track global commodity markets (edible oils, raw materials, plastics), including price trends and risk factors.
• Prepare dashboards and provide short- and long-term market forecasts for management.

3. Strategic Procurement

• Identify optimal buying windows and recommend cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Explore bulk/forward contracts and global sourcing options to reduce cost and ensure supply continuity.

4. Supplier & Risk Management

• Develop and manage international supplier networks.
• Negotiate commercial terms and consolidate volumes for better leverage.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation or hedging strategies while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience in the inbound and outbound logistics which includes LCL, FCL, ocean, air, parcel.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in freight management, procurement, trading, commodity analysis, or sourcing.
• Strong experience in the edible oil sector (CPO, olein, stearine, PFAD, etc.)—trading or procurement.

How to Apply

• Send your CV: jobs@pwani.net Deadline: 11th March 2026