Head of Procurement – FMCG Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead the end‑to‑end procurement function for a leading FMCG manufacturing company in Zimbabwe. The role will shape sourcing strategy, ensure supply continuity, and drive cost‑saving initiatives across a broad product portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across raw materials, packaging, and indirect categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Manage procurement of food ingredients, edible oils, packaging materials, home & personal‑care raw materials, and indirect spend.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective planning, international sourcing, import management, and supplier risk mitigation.
• Drive procurement governance, ERP utilization, spend analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration with Production, QA, R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Lead and develop the procurement team while delivering measurable savings and operational excellence.

Required profile

• 10–12+ years of procurement experience, including 4–5 years in a senior procurement leadership role.
• Mandatory experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven track record procuring categories such as ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, edible oils, margarine, soaps, detergents, and home & personal‑care products.
• Expertise in sourcing food ingredients, packaging materials (PET, HDPE, glass, laminates, cartons, flexible packaging), and managing international imports.
• Experience with companies having an annual turnover of ₹500–600 Cr or above.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce or related field; MBA or CIPS certification preferred.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Spend analytics