Group Supply Chain Manager

Recruitpro Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 419,000 - 629,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions in Mauritius is seeking a senior procurement and supply chain leader to drive multi-country sourcing, planning and logistics across steel, polymers, chemicals and bearings. You will own category strategies, negotiate with suppliers including China, and shape the group supply plan.

This role demands extensive SYSPRO ERP experience, ownership of S&OP processes, and the ability to travel up to 35–45% while relocating as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field and 12+ years in industrial procurement and supply chain.
• Minimum 5 years in a group or multi-country role with delegated buying authority.
• Direct sourcing experience including supplier management in China.
• ERP experience with SYSPRO and familiarity with S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-country supply chain team covering procurement, planning and logistics.
• Own group category strategies across multiple material families and regions.
• Identify, qualify, appoint and negotiate with suppliers including direct sourcing in China.
• Operate supplier scorecards and drive cost reductions through strategic supplier management.
• Own the group supply plan and contribute to monthly S&OP reconciliations.
• Own inventory policy, days of inventory, and excess/obsolete stock.
• Oversee inbound/intercompany logistics, freight, Incoterms and customs optimization.
• Own landed cost model with Finance and deliver verified savings.
• Maintain supply risk register and ensure alternate sources for critical items.
• Ensure distributors and service parts are replenished reliably.
• Own master data accuracy in SYSPRO and drive process automation.
• Bring supplier technology and cost-down opportunities to Engineering and Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Commerce

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

MRP

Job description

Location and Travel

• Mauritius is the primary place of work
• At least one week per month at the manufacturing operation in Gauteng, South Africa
• At least two supplier visits per year to China, with further travel to Europe, India and other supply markets as required
• Total travel of approximately 35 to 45 percent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-country supply chain team covering procurement, planning and logistics
• Own group category strategies across steel and plate, polyurethane and chemicals, rubber compound, bearings and shafting, castings and forgings, drives and motors, fasteners, consumables and freight
• Identify, qualify, appoint and negotiate with suppliers within delegated authority, including direct sourcing in China
• Operate supplier scorecards, drive corrective action and develop strategic suppliers
• Own the group supply plan and provide supply chain inputs to the monthly demand and supply reconciliation (S&OP)
• Own group inventory policy, days of inventory on hand, and excess and obsolete stock
• Own inbound and intercompany logistics, freight tendering, Incoterms, customs and duty optimisation
• Own the landed cost model with Finance and deliver verified year-on-year cost reductions
• Maintain the supply risk register and ensure alternate sources for critical items
• Ensure distributors and service parts are replenished reliably
• Own supply chain master data accuracy in SYSPRO and drive process automation
• Bring supplier technology, alternative materials and cost-down opportunities to Engineering and Operations

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Commerce
• 12 years or more in industrial procurement and supply chain, of which at least 5 years in a group or multi-country role with delegated buying authority
• Category depth in at least two of: steel and plate, polymers and chemicals, rubber compound, bearings and power transmission, castings and forgings
• Proven direct sourcing from China (supplier identification, audit, qualification and negotiation without an agent)
• Demonstrated ownership of an S&OP or demand and supply reconciliation cycle
• Hands-on ERP experience (SYSPRO preferred), including MRP, item master, lead times and purchase pricing
• International logistics experience covering Incoterms, customs, and imports and exports into Africa, South America, Australia and Asia
• Ability to build and defend a landed cost model and present verified savings to a CFO
• Ability to read a bill of materials and understand fabrication, moulding, machining and assembly processes
• Experience in a multi-entity group with cross-border intercompany supply
• Fluent business English

Advantageous

• Experience building a procurement or supply chain function from the ground up
• Background in mining, bulk materials handling or heavy industrial aftermarket supply
• French language skills

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic, decisive and quick to act
• Adapts easily to change and shifting priorities
• Strong commercial negotiator with analytical rigour
• Willing and able to relocate to Mauritius and travel extensively