Chief Procurement Officer

Sentech Soc Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African digital infrastructure company is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to oversee their procurement function in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and develop vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time executive role requires strong leadership and comprehensive expertise in procurement and supply chain management, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a pivotal player in South Africa's telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Proficiency in Supply Management and Contract Negotiation.
• Experienced in Contract Management and vendor relationship development.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in procurement.
• Leadership and organizational skills with ability to manage large-scale procurement strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement function, ensuring effective supply management.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain best practices across the supply chain.
• Manage procurement strategies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop vendor relationships and optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality.

Skills

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Supply Management

Contract Negotiation

Contract Management

Vendor Relationship Development

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Company Description

SENTECH Soc Ltd is a leading South African digital infrastructure and content delivery company, providing services across South Africa and the African continent.

With coverage extending to over 80% of the population, SENTECH operates strategically positioned sites, offering connectivity, facility leasing, and co-location services to retail, telecommunications, public sectors, and broadcasters.

The company delivers daily broadcast transmission services to all commercial and public broadcasters, including more than community radio stations nationwide.

As a state-owned entity and a B-BBEE Level 1 company, SENTECH is licensed under the SENTECH Act and the Electronic Communications Act to provide electronic communications network services, including international telecommunications and multimedia services.

SENTECH plays a pivotal role in supporting South Africa\'s broadcasting and communications industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Chief Procurement Officer role located in the City of Johannesburg.

The Chief Procurement Officer will oversee the procurement function, ensuring effective supply management, negotiating contracts, and maintaining best practices across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include managing procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, developing vendor relationships, and optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining quality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Proficiency in Supply Management and Contract Negotiation
• Experienced in Contract Management and vendor relationship development
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in procurement
• Leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage large-scale procurement strategies
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance frameworks
• Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (a master\'s degree is an advantage)
• Extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and leadership roles

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full-time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Telecommunications

Location City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa