Procurement Manager

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.

We offer you

At Inchcape, we’re shaping the future of mobility, and you’re invited to shape it with us. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.

Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, such as:

• Competitive remuneration
• Group Life & Medical plan
• Pension/Provident plan
• Variable pay package
• Exposure to dynamic and collaborative work environment enabling
• Continuous learning & development opportunities

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Read more  here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com

Inchcape Africa, with presence in Ethiopia (Motor & Engineering Company of Ethiopia), Kenya (Inchcape Kenya) and Djibouti (Inchcape Djibouti, Red Sea Automotive FZCO) is a member of Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distribution company and the authorized distributor of multiple globally renown brands in all above three markets. Recently, the company expanded its brand portfolio with BYD and CASE Construction in Ethiopia market, New Holland Agriculture in Kenya market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced technologies and shaping the future of mobility in the markets we operate.

Additional information request
Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.