Gauteng - Jhb Eastern Suburbs, South Africa, South Africa
3 days ago
Procurement Manager
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies across key material categories. Lead, coach, and manage the procurement team to meet performance KPIs. Coordinate and oversee all procurement activities and the full procurement cycle, including order placement, confirmations, and delivery tracking. Identify and assess suppliers to reduce risk and cost while improving quality and service delivery. Oversee supplier audits, capability evaluations, and corrective action plans in collaboration with Engineering. Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance — cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. Maintain ERP procurement data: lead times, MOQs, pricing, supplier records. Ensure alignment of purchases with BOMs to enable optimised procurement of end-items. Identify cost-reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, alternative materials, and value engineering. Prepare costing and delivery schedules for tenders and quotations. Lead annual supplier negotiations and price reviews. Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis activities. Review and enhance procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal controls. Interface with cross-functional departments to validate procurement reports and data needs. Execute ad hoc procurement and operational support tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications
National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration. Postgraduate qualification (e.g., CIPS, APICS) advantageous. Experience & Technical Requirements
5–8 years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in mining, heavy equipment, or manufacturing. Solid understanding of engineered components, technical drawings, and costing of Bills of Materials (BOMs). Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 quality management and overseeing Quality Inspectors. Proven ability in managing teams and providing technical support to a high-performing procurement department. Required Skills & Attributes
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all business levels. Excellent organisational, time management, and attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Power BI is a plus. Resilient under pressure, with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and able to work independently. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Technical acumen to interpret complex systems and read technical drawings. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team where your leadership will make a measurable impact — apply today and join us in building procurement excellence.
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