Global Sourcing Senior Manager: Lead Procurement

Placements24; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Annual performance bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Leave allowances

Professional development opportunities

Access to procurement tools

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is assisting a leading multinational corporation based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to hire a Senior Purchasing Manager. You will oversee global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across the procurement function.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement, 3+ years in management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field (MBA preferred), strong negotiation and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle), and willingness to work on-site in Johannesburg.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree in SCM, business, finance or related field
• MBA or Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years in procurement/sourcing, with 3+ years in management
• Proven track record of large-scale procurement budgets and cost savings
• Strong negotiation of international contracts; ERP/procurement software proficiency
• Leadership and team development experience; strong analytical and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Willing to work on-site in Johannesburg, Gauteng

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies.
• Lead and mentor a procurement team; performance management.
• Negotiate complex contracts with key suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance and cost drivers.
• Oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay process; ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Manage supplier performance; conduct regular reviews and improvements.
• Identify new suppliers; perform due diligence and risk assessments.
• Ensure robust inventory management and on-time delivery.
• Keep abreast of international trade regulations and best practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Educación

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

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is assisting a leading multinational corporation based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to hire a Senior Purchasing Manager. You will oversee global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across the procurement function.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement, 3+ years in management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field (MBA preferred), strong negotiation and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle), and willingness to work on-site in Johannesburg.