Executive Head of Procurement

Ingrain; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturing firm in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a Head of Procurement to develop and execute a strategic procurement function. The role involves optimizing sourcing, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role. This is a full-time executive position offering a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5+ years in Senior Strategic Sourcing Leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in tenders, supplier negotiations, and managing procurement budgets exceeding R300 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to drive down costs and deliver operational excellence.
• Oversee daily procurement operations, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships to achieve business and financial goals.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

MBA or CIPS Level 6 qualification

Membership with CIPS or PMI

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Quality Management Systems

Job description

A leading food and beverage manufacturing firm in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a Head of Procurement to develop and execute a strategic procurement function. The role involves optimizing sourcing, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role. This is a full-time executive position offering a competitive compensation package.