Group Procurement Manager

JustTheJob.co.za; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Group Procurement Manager to drive purchasing strategy and enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of managerial experience in procurement within large-scale environments and a proven track record in strategic implementation. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to best practices and manage an effective procurement team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managerial experience in procurement within large-scale industrial environments.
• Track record in procurement / supply chain strategy implementation.
• Proven strategic and leadership success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing strategy, policy, and processes within the division.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices.
• Analyze markets and suppliers for current and future material availability.
• Ensure procurement policies meet business objectives.
• Define procurement and service agreements.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Leadership

Market analysis

Operational performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain

MBA or similar managerial qualification

Job description

Group Procurement Manager - East Rand

Excellent career opportunity within the manufacturing sector for a Procurement Group Manager to drive the purchasing strategy, policy, and processes within a large group. Well-known brand, very professional and pleasant environment.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain
2. MBA or similar managerial qualification (advantageous)
3. 10+ years managerial experience in procurement within large-scale industrial environments
4. Successful track record in procurement / supply chain strategy implementation
5. Proven strategic and leadership success

Responsibilities

1. Oversee purchasing strategy, policy, and processes within the division
2. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices to enhance operational performance
3. Participate in new business initiatives, review impacts, and communicate findings to management
4. Analyze markets and suppliers for current and future material availability
5. Ensure procurement policies meet business objectives regarding price, quality, and delivery
6. Stay informed on local and global industry trends in procurement
7. Define procurement and service agreements to ensure standards are met
8. Build and maintain an effective procurement team capable of meeting performance targets

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