Global Supply Chain Leader: Freight, Procurement & Ops

SRG Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Leader to oversee international logistics and end-to-end operations from procurement to delivery. You will manage global suppliers, freight forwarders, and compliance across sea, air, and multimodal shipments, while driving cost control and process improvements.

The role demands 7–8 years in supply chain leadership, strong negotiation skills and advanced Excel/Microsoft 365 proficiency to optimize performance and margins across

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent; relevant qualification in SC, Logistics, Procurement, International Trade or Business advantageous
• 7–8 years' supply chain leadership experience
• Strong experience in international supply chain, import/export, freight forwarding, procurement or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume operations with international suppliers and multiple logistics stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of sea and air freight, customs, shipping docs, Incoterms, inland transport and delivery coordination
• Strong commercial experience, including supplier/carrier negotiations, quotations, tenders, customer solutions and cost control
• Experience developing SOPs, reporting, controls and service standards
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills
• Advanced Microsoft 365 and Excel; Shipshape advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day supply chain operating plan, priorities and service delivery
• Oversee the end-to-end process from customer requirements and procurement through supplier production, freight, customs clearance and final delivery
• Manage international suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, shipping lines, transporters and other service providers
• Coordinate sea, air and multimodal freight, balancing cost, lead times, reliability and customer requirements
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customs, tariffs, Incoterms, VAT and relevant trade requirements
• Lead supplier and service-provider negotiations, performance reviews and cost management
• Partner with Sales on quotations, tenders, customer solutions and new business opportunities
• Monitor operational costs, identify cost leakage and support margin protection
• Drive operational controls, reporting, process improvement and technology adoption
• Identify and manage supplier, operational, capacity, geopolitical and compliance risks
• Lead, coach and develop the team, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement

Skills

Supply chain leadership

International trade

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

SOPs & controls

Problem solving

Microsoft 365

Education

Matric; relevant qualification in SC/Logistics/Procurement/International Trade/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

SRG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Leader to oversee international logistics and end-to-end operations from procurement to delivery. You will manage global suppliers, freight forwarders, and compliance across sea, air, and multimodal shipments, while driving cost control and process improvements.

The role demands 7–8 years in supply chain leadership, strong negotiation skills and advanced Excel/Microsoft 365 proficiency to optimize performance and margins across