Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Solid'Africa

Solid'Africa was founded in 2010 to address the challenge of nutrition insecurity in public hospitals. Our vision is to achieve universal access to adequate and appropriate nutrition for all by enhancing awareness, affordability, and availability of nutritious food.

For the past decade, Solid'Africa has championed an end-to-end patient feeding program which today, delivers tailored meals three times daily to over 1,400 patients across five district hospitals in and around Kigali, Rwanda. Our unique approach covers the entire value chain, from sourcing and farming ingredients to preparing and delivering nutritious meals. As we scale, our scope is expanding to include promotion of sustainable agriculture through partnerships with cooperatives, as well as implementation of nutrition education and awareness campaigns. To enhance our long-term sustainability, we recently launched a commercial arm to generate internal revenue to subsidize our operational costs as we grow. Solid'Africa values its people and strives to create a healthy and supportive work environment in which every team member can actively contribute while finding meaning and purpose.

About the role

The Head of Procurement and Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management for Solid'Africa. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective flow of goods and services to support the organization's mission and operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute a strategic sourcing strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and values. Identify and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective procurement.

Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure they meet performance standards, quality requirements, and delivery schedules. Conduct supplier assessments and audits as needed.

Cost Control: Implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce overall supply chain costs while maintaining quality standards.

Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stock outs, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.

Supply Chain Optimization: Continuously improve the supply chain by enhancing efficiency, reducing lead times, and minimizing transportation costs.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions or regulatory changes.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all procurement and supply chain activities.

Forecasting and Demand Planning: Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand and plan procurement accordingly.

Technology and Systems: Leverage technology and software tools to streamline procurement and supply chain operations, improve visibility, and enhance data analytics.

Team Leadership: Build and lead a skilled procurement and supply chain team, providing coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Sustainability and CSR: Integrate sustainability and corporate social responsibility principles into procurement and supply chain practices.

Budgeting and Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets for procurement and supply chain operations, track expenditures, and optimize cost structures.

Reporting and KPIs: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance of procurement and supply chain activities, and report progress and outcomes to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

3-5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a proven track record of success in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and supply chain optimization.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using procurement and supply chain management software and tools.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda both written and spoken.Commitment to ethical procurement practices and sustainability.

Skills and Competencies:

Procurement Strategy Development

Vendor Relationship Management

Financial Acumen

Inventory Optimization

Process Improvement

Risk Mitigation Planning

Compliance Knowledge

Data Analytics

Team Leadership

Sustainability Integration

Budget Development and Management

Performance Metrics and KPIs