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.