Design end-to-end procurement and supply chain operating model, including policies, governance, and controls.
Recommend and configure a fit-for-purpose ERP/procurement solution (Odoo) to support procurement, warehousing, fleet, and logistics.
Establish vendor management and sourcing strategies to manage high-volume equipment procurement (poles, meters, transformers).
Assess existing warehousing facilities and fleet operations and design an optimised national rollout strategy.
Define warehouse layout, equipment requirements, safety procedures, and inventory control systems.
Develop durable logistics processes to support 100+ vehicles and dispersed field teams nationwide.
Develop a practical 12–18 month implementation roadmap with clear milestones.
Mentor the Head of Supply Chain and junior staff to strengthen capabilities and embed best practices.
Document systems, procedures, and policies to ensure long-term sustainability.
Report to Senior Management and support delivery of a landmark electrification public-private partnership in Burundi.
Requirements
Minimum 10–15 years of procurement and supply chain management experience.
Proven expertise in designing and implementing procurement and logistics systems in logistics-heavy sectors (utilities, telecoms, water, infrastructure, or similar).
Experience working in emerging or resource-constrained environments; Africa experience strongly preferred but not mandatory.
Strong track record in developing warehousing and fleet management systems.
ERP/technology experience, ideally with Odoo or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to design procurement policies, vendor strategies, and compliance systems.
Pragmatic and hands-on problem-solving.
Excellent communicator and mentor, capable of guiding junior staff on the ground.
Resilient mindset suited to high-pressure, next-phase scale-up environments.
Bilingual fluency in English and French is mandatory.
Willingness/ability to be based in Burundi; candidates locally or regionally who can meaningfully relocate will be considered.
Ability to travel primarily within Burundi and occasionally regionally.