Commodity Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organisation in Johannesburg is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will optimize procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and lead a team of sourcing specialists. Strong procurement experience and leadership skills are required to deliver measurable value and ensure supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ procurement experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Service management and stakeholder engagement expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Identify and deliver procurement value opportunities and cost savings projects.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3-year qualification

Job description

Commodity Manager
Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent | Procurement Leadership

Drive sourcing strategy. Deliver procurement value.
Join a leading FMCG organisation as a Commodity Manager, where you’ll shape sourcing strategies, optimise total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply risks. If you have strong procurement experience, commercial acumen, and leadership skills, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your assigned commodities, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supplier performance. Leading a team of sourcing specialists, you’ll focus on procurement value creation while managing supplier relationships and aligning with business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives
• Identify and deliver procurement value opportunities and cost savings projects (TCO focus)
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations to influence decision-making at ExCo level
• Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned across business units
• Lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists
• Manage supplier performance and drive service delivery improvements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3-year qualification
• 5+ years’ procurement experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Service management and stakeholder engagement expertise
• Attention to detail with the ability to execute and follow through
• Pragmatic approach to balancing cost, efficiency, and business needs

What Success Looks Like

Streamlined, efficient procurement processes that deliver measurable value, build strong supplier partnerships, and support business growth.