Strategic Purchasing Manager: Lead Procurement & Savings

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

On-site work environment

Collaborative team culture

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Challenging projects with impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, develop robust strategies, and drive significant cost savings across the organization. This on-site role requires strong leadership, deep supply chain knowledge, and a proven track record of improving purchasing efficiency.

You will oversee end-to-end purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts and budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage purchasing strategies and policies to align with organizational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, vendor selection, and contract management.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance standards and SLAs are met.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, and risks.
• Lead negotiation teams to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage purchasing budget, ensuring cost control and financial accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand demand forecasts and procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in the purchasing department.
• Supervise and mentor the purchasing team.

Skills

Strategy development

Cost reduction

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, develop robust strategies, and drive significant cost savings across the organization. This on-site role requires strong leadership, deep supply chain knowledge, and a proven track record of improving purchasing efficiency.

You will oversee end-to-end purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts and budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and ensure timely