Head of Supply Chain

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Supply Chain provides strategic leadership and oversight of procurement, logistics, and inventory management to ensure efficient, transparent, and cost-effective supply of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, consumables, and services. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, drives supply chain efficiency and cost optimization, and supports high-quality patient care through reliable supply management.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement the hospital’s Supply Chain Strategy aligned with the hospital’s strategic plan.
• Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize supply chain processes through automation, digital systems, and data analytics.
• Advisory: Provide strategic guidance to executive management on supply chain risks, opportunities, and cost optimization.
• Leadership: Serve as a member of the hospital’s senior leadership team and provide leadership to procurement, logistics, stores, and inventory teams.
• Procurement Oversight: Oversee all procurement activities, including pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, consumables, and services, ensuring processes are transparent and compliant.
• Policy Management: Establish procurement policies, procedures, internal controls, and ensure compliance with procurement laws.
• Contract Management: Oversee tendering processes, supplier selection, and negotiate strategic contracts for cost efficiency and quality assurance.
• Supplier Relations: Develop long-term partnerships with key suppliers and establish supplier performance management systems/audits.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure operations comply with national regulations and healthcare standards (e.g., Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya Bureau of Standards) and implement risk mitigation against supply disruptions or fraud.
• Budgeting: Develop and manage the supply chain budget, monitoring spending and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Team Development: Build capacity through training and professional development while promoting ethical practices and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. A Master’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Certification: Professional certification in procurement such as CPSP-K.
• Membership: Active membership with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Experience: Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement management, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within a healthcare institution.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements, please send your application together with a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, and three referees (including their telephone contacts and email addresses) to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us not later than 10th April 2026.