Supply Chain Lead

Job Summary The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and inventory

management functions, ensuring effective sourcing of goods, services,

contracts, spare parts, and consumables.

The role ensures compliance with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Inventory Management policies,

supports the transition toward centralized procurement through ERP

implementation, and maintains accurate and well-controlled inventory to support

operational continuity.

Core purposes of the role include improving procurement efficiency, achieving cost savings,

strengthening supplier performance, ensuring inventory availability and

accuracy, and maintaining strong governance and internal controls.

• Required Educational & Experience Level
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or another asset-heavy industry is preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Required Competencies & Skills
• Strategic sourcing and procurement management.
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Contract and vendor management.
• Inventory control, MRP, and stock planning.
• ERP and procurement systems proficiency.
• Cost control and procurement planning.
• Data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Policy enforcement and governance.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Leadership and team management.
• Continuous improvement and change management.

Other Or Special Requirements

• Strong ERP systems experience.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and risk management.
• Primary Accountabilities & Responsibilities

4.1 Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the procurement and inventory management strategy.
• Lead the transition toward centralized procurement through ERP implementation.
• Enforce P2P and Inventory Management policies across the organization.
• Develop annual procurement plans and monitor budget and procurement variances.
• Establish supplier performance and relationship management frameworks.
• Improve inventory availability, accuracy, and replenishment planning.
• Identify procurement and inventory risks and implement mitigation plans.

4.2 Procurement Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing of goods, services, spare parts, subcontracted services, and other business requirements.
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and performance evaluation.
• Develop framework agreements and supplier consolidation initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Manage supplier and service-provider contracts, renewals, and performance.
• Monitor market prices, supply risks, and relevant cost trends.
• Coordinate strategic purchases and purchasing committee activities.

4.3 Inventory Management Responsibilities

• Manage spare parts and consumables catalogues, min-max levels, and reorder points.
• Monitor stock replenishment, MRP requirements, and supplier delivery performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of stock receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments in the ERP.
• Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
• Monitor obsolete, expired, and slow-moving inventory and coordinate disposal.
• Ensure proper inventory classification, valuation, and documentation.
• Maintain control over goods-in-transit and consignment/customer-owned inventory.
• Ensure adequate stock availability to support fleet and operational requirements.

4.4 Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement and Inventory/Stores teams.
• Ensure effective workload planning, accountability, and team performance.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance on procurement and inventory practices.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Workshop, and other stakeholders.
• Drive accuracy, governance, continuous improvement, and ethical procurement practices.
• Maintain effective relationships with senior management, suppliers, and service providers.