About the Role
Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is critical for sourcing and placing top talent in procurement, logistics, supply chain management, and operations roles across various industries. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong relationships with industry leaders, and contribute to the firm's expertise in this specialized field. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of procurement and supply chain principles, exceptional sourcing capabilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients and candidates. This hybrid position offers a blend of office-based engagement and remote flexibility, providing a stimulating career opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete recruitment process for procurement, supply chain, logistics, and operations roles.
- Source and attract highly qualified professionals through diverse channels, including professional networks, industry-specific platforms, and direct sourcing.
- Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical knowledge, operational experience, and strategic thinking.
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients in manufacturing, retail, and other relevant sectors.
- Provide expert market insights and consultative advice on talent acquisition strategies for supply chain and procurement functions.
- Build and nurture a robust talent pipeline of skilled professionals in these critical areas.
- Ensure a consistently positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment progress using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management.
- Contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential new client opportunities.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on procurement and supply chain roles.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in specialized operational and supply chain positions.
- A strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, logistics, and global supply chains.
- Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various professional networking tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish credibility with clients and candidates.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple search assignments concurrently.
- A proactive and results-driven mindset.
- Adaptable to a hybrid work model, based in or able to commute to Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility between office and remote work.
- Opportunity to specialize and become a subject matter expert in a critical business function.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .
- Access to advanced recruitment technologies and resources.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Career growth prospects within a respected recruitment consultancy.