Procurement Manager (Temp or Permanent)

Seeking an experienced National Procurement Manager for a 3-month temp role, with potential for permanency. Immediate/ ASAP start required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Risk: Ensure adherence to policies, mitigate risks, and support audits.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work with operations, finance, and legal teams to align procurement with business goals.
• Performance & Improvement: Track procurement KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and leverage data analytics.
• Team Leadership: Set KPIs, mentor staff, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Special Projects: Assist with ad hoc business analysis.
• Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Supplier Management: Identify, onboard, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and B-BBEE compliance.
• Operations & Process: Oversee procurement processes, optimize workflows, and drive automation.
• Cost & Budgeting: Manage budgets, implement cost-saving initiatives, and negotiate competitive contracts.

Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (NQF Level 7).
• 710 years in senior procurement, 510 years in management.
• Experience in international logistics (advantageous).
• Proficiency in Shipshape, Cargowise, SAP, Power BI, Advanced Excel.
• Strong process improvement and internal control focus