Job Description

Want to join a fast-moving company, among convivial teams and make the best quality and most authentic range of Cuban rums ? We are looking for a Head of Supply & Procurement for Havana Club ! You will be based in Havana, Cuba

Please note this is an expatriation contract based in Cuba

This role is based in Cuba and offers the opportunity to work in a culturally rich and welcoming environment. It provides a chance to broaden your perspective and engage with a unique social and professional context.

To thrive in this position, candidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, demonstrate adaptability, and show genuine curiosity for new ways of working and living.

Your key missions

1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement the supply chain strategy for:
• Cuban market: local distribution, dry goods flows, transportation, and warehousing.
• International operations: import/export, bulk management, and PR bottling sites.
• Execute the global POS sourcing strategy in collaboration with the BC POS Procurement Senior Manager.
• Identify and lead multi-sourcing initiatives to reduce dependency and enhance resilience.

2. Cross-Functional Project Leadership – HCI

• Lead strategic HCI projects (e.g., Cuban distribution, S&OP, inventory optimization).
• Define priorities and functional requirements in collaboration with BUs, Management Entities, Cuba Ron, and bottling sites.

4. Logistics & Stock Management

• Coordinate logistics activities for dry and finish goods to ensure timely delivery and invoicing.
• Manage stock levels to prevent obsolescence and ensure market readiness.

5. Procurement Management

• Lead all procurement activities international, supported by HQ negotiations, and local.
• Lead negotiations for localized spend, ensuring optimal contract terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews, feedback loops, and contract compliance.
• Ensure procurement policies and procedures are harmonized, enforced, and optimized for cost efficiency.
• POS Management for local Market.

5. Team Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and develop the logistics team, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as the Group-level point of contact for all HCI-related topics.
• Drive procurement transformation through the implementation of best practices, tools, and processes.

6. Budgeting & Performance Monitoring

• Define and manage the supply chain department budget.
• Provide regular reporting on key activities, supplier performance, savings, and improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the procurement community through sharing of benchmarks, guidelines, and performance insights

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't wait and apply!

• You have + 7 years experience in Supply & Procurement
• You have supplier relationships management
• You have contract Negotiation & Management
• You have supply chain expertise
• You have supplier market research & trends
• Languages: fluent in Spanish and English. French is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership, Project team management
• Alignment capability
• Communication
• Performance driven
• Adaptability and curiosity

Referent: Alain d'Hardemare

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date

2026-01-01

Target End Date