Foreign Procurement Section Head

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Reports To: Procurement Manager

Lead and manage foreign procurement activities, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials and imported requirements while maintaining reliable international supplier relationships.

• Manage the end-to-end foreign procurement cycle, from requisition to delivery.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with international suppliers.

• Manage supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.

• Negotiate commercial terms, payment conditions, lead times, and Incoterms.

• Coordinate import, shipping, customs, and required documentation.

• Monitor international markets, prices, FX impact, and supply risks.

• Analyze landed costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate ERP records.

• Lead and develop the foreign procurement team.

• International sourcing & procurement

• Supplier negotiation & management

• Import, shipping & customs procedures

• Incoterms and international payment methods

• L/C and T/T

• Landed-cost analysis

• ERP and Microsoft Excel

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Leadership and team management

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Commercial awareness

• Decision-making and prioritization

• Ability to work under pressure

• Fluent English is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, with strong experience in foreign/import procurement.

• Previous supervisory or Section Head experience is preferred.

• Manufacturing, textile, garment, or industrial experience is an advantage.

• Professional procurement/supply chain certification is a plus.