Country Procurement Manager - Africa

KONE Elevators South Afri; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global elevator company seeks a Country Procurement Manager in Johannesburg to oversee procurement activities across South Africa and other African nations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of procurement and supply chain management experience, along with a relevant Bachelor's degree. Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience are essential for this leadership role. Join a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies and systems in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities within multiple countries.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and performance.
• Coordinate with local business operations and procurement leads.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Job description

Overview

KONE as a Top Employer is committed to creating a better work environment through excellent people practices. We prioritize our employees well-being and foster a workplace that values collaboration diversity growth and efficiency.

Role Overview :

The Country Procurement Manager Africa leads and oversees procurement activities within South Africa Kenya Uganda Morocco & Tunisia. This position requires close coordination with local business operations and alignment with the Procurement leads of the relevant units. The role focuses on implementing global or area-based procurement strategies, managing supplier selection and negotiations, and driving supplier performance and relationship management. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for the Middle East Africa and Turkey, the Country Procurement Manager Africa will be involved in coaching stakeholders on spend optimization and ensuring alignment with broader Procurement objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Coordination :

• Act as a key counterpart to other business functions in the country.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional teams and country management forums.
• Supervise the Procurement team for the above-specified countries.

Strategic and Operational Management :

• Drive the availability, quality and cost optimization of materials and services.
• Facilitate cross-functional cost management steering in the country.
• Address local procurement requirements and align them with area procurement strategies.

Supplier Management :

• Act as a contract owner for selected suppliers.
• Handle escalated supplier issues.
• Manage supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and relationship management.

Implementation and Optimization :

• Implement global and area category plans at the country level.
• Coach stakeholders on spend optimization and cost management strategies.

Are you the one

Educational and Language Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Procurement are advantageous.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Professional and Technical Skills

• Strong supply market knowledge in the relevant area of spend.
• Proficiency in supplier tendering, negotiation and contract management.
• Familiarity with supplier performance, quality management and relationship management.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies and systems in procurement.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with local procurement laws and supplier networks is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience working in an international / multinational environment is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong people management skills.
• Effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Expertise in change management processes.
• Strategic and analytical mindset for cost optimization.

Are you ready to take on a dynamic leadership role in procurement within a global organization? We encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are passionate about driving cost efficiency and supplier excellence.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work. We are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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Key Skills

Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, HR Sourcing, Procurement Management, Supply Chain Experience, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, E-procurement, negotiation, Contracts

Job Details:

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1