Procurement Head
Business Information
We help our customers around the world meet the increasing demand for high quality nutritious food through our portfolio of organic and conventional specialty grains & seeds which include high quality quinoa grains, chia seeds& amaranth, pulses, sesame & soybeans offering services to several distributors, manufacturers, supermarkets & private label brands
We produce natural sesame for use in oil crushing, sortex and sesame powder, as well as hulled sesame for commercial baking and condiments. Our farming and processing operations adhere to international food safety standards, and we work directly with our sesame farmers to improve their yields, quality, and incomes. Our strong origin and processing footprint means that we can provide up-to-date market information, pricing and stable supply.
We supply pulses and dahls to our customers across the Asia Pacific, sourcing pulses in Australia to meet diverse customer needs and to offer added value. We also process chickpeas and mung beans. We have long-standing supplier relationships, which together with our strong presence on the ground, offer strong market insight and help us effectively manage our customer supply and demand
For more information please visit: Speciality Grains & Seeds | Sesame Production | Olam Agri
Job Summary
Olam Agri Cameroon is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead the sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities across the organization. The role involves defining and executing a strategic purchasing plan aligned with company objectives, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement within a multinational FMCG manufacturing environment, with proven expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and supply chain optimization. This leadership role requires close collaboration with general management and cross-functional teams to drive value and operational excellence.
Purpose
The incumbent's principal role will be to lead and coordinate all sourcing and vendor management activities, ensuring strategic alignment with company goals. Working closely with general management, they will define and implement a robust purchasing strategy focused on optimizing cost, quality, and supplier performance. This role is ideal for a seasoned procurement professional with experience in multinational FMCG manufacturing, capable of driving operational excellence.
Key Missions
Core Duties
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, production, logistics, etc.) to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of goods and services.
- Supervise and mentor the procurement team performance through KPIs fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and innovation.
Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers and service providers aligned with quality, reliability, and sustainability standards.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
Cost Saving & Value Creation
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, volume consolidation, and alternative supplier identification.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate procurement cost data and insights
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies, corporate governance standards, and external regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all procurement activities.
- Lead procurement risk management efforts, including contract compliance, anti-corruption measures, and sustainability standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Engineering ideally complemented by specialization in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 14 years’ experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Strong reporting and analytics capabilities required
- Good negotiation and cost management skills
- Integrity & Customer focus oriented
- Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with and procurement digital tools is a strong asset.
- Excellent rigor and order, Influencing others
- Good mastery of Microsoft offices tools, SAP, ProCon or any other ERP systems
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity in all procurement activities, ensuring transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to compliance and ethical standards.
- Fluency in English and French is preferred.
Please Note : CV to be shared in English only / Women candidatures are strongly encouraged.
Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.