The client is an international pharmaceutical company based in Germany, requiring an experienced procurement expert in an interim role. The company wanted to extend their supplier base and required international knowledge of suppliers to do so effectively. The client sought an international, experienced purchase manager who could work remotely, dedicating approximately 4 hours per day, and who possessed the required expertise and international knowledge to contribute effectively to the organisation’s strategic procurement operations.
The Solution
Our candidate was a highly motivated and qualified procurement and supplies professional from Kenya. The candidate had over 12 years of experience in the field of procurement, with a degree in Business Commerce and enterprise sourcing software skills including SAP, APO, JDA, Oracle E-Business suite and JD Edwards in Procurement. With a sound professional background, working for renowned multinational companies like Unilever, Ingredion and PIL. He was eager to leverage his skills in an international environment and contribute effectively to achieve strategic goals.
The Result
The candidate successfully fulfilled his interim role for 12 months. Our client benefited from skilled expertise without geographical constraints and efficiently addressed their interim needs to succeed in a global market. Our client was happy as the candidate successfully introduced three international suppliers to the group, reducing cost and mitigating risk through diversifying their supplier place. The candidate gained invaluable international experience from their home location without the need to uproot their families or impact their work life balance with long commutes.
