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

Head of Procurement

Ingrain Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing a strategic, value-driven procurement function that supports Ingrain’s operational excellence strategy. The role focuses on optimizing sourcing and supplier performance, driving cost efficiency, embedding compliance and sustainability practices, and ensuring goods and services are procured to the highest quality standards at the best total cost of ownership.

Key Performance Areas

• Align procurement strategy with Ingrain’s operational excellence (“Good to Great”) initiatives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver measurable cost and risk management improvements.
• Achieve best value and profitability targets by reducing costs year-on-year.
• Deliver cost savings across fixed and variable cost categories (e.g. Chemicals & Packaging).
• Drive cost avoidance, working capital optimization, supplier payment term management, and contract value tracking.
• Lead and direct the procurement team to deliver against company and departmental strategies.
• Deploy resources effectively, ensuring the right people and systems are in place to achieve strategic priorities.
• Build procurement capability through talent development, performance management, and succession planning.

3. Business Process Optimization

• Innovate sourcing methods and develop tools for RFQ evaluation and e-Procurement.
• Drive implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and continuous improvement programs.
• Champion best practice, automation, and analytics for data-driven decision-making.

4. Customer and Supplier Relations

• Develop strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve overall business performance.
• Strengthen the Ingrain brand reputation for timely, high-quality product delivery.

5. Sustainability and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with safety, health, environment, and community legislation.
• Drive supplier compliance with ESG, transformation, and B-BBEE requirements, ensuring responsible sourcing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, 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.
• Initiate and manage strategic procurement projects aligned with corporate objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Academic Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
• Advantageous
  • LLB Degree with admission as an Attorney
  • MBA or CIPS Level 6 qualification
  • Membership with CIPS or PMI

Work Experience

• 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
• Demonstrated track record of achieving substantial cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations
• Advanced financial acumen and budgeting capability
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks (LRA, BCEA, SDA, Safety, Environmental Acts)
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic business development and implementation experience

Behavioural Attributes

• Strategic Direction & Critical Thinking
• Results Orientation & Impactful Influence
• Strong People Leadership & Relationship Building
• Courageous Conversations & Personal Mastery

Technical and Functional Competencies

• Lead and promote continuous improvement across the organisation
• Conduct effective team meetings and information sharing
• Provide technical and people leadership to achieve key operational and financial goals
• Strong problem-solving, accountability, and customer focus skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Quality Management Systems

Role Complexity and Budget Responsibility

• Total Procurement Budget: >R350 million
• Compensation Budget: R7.9 million
• Other Overheads: R1.238 million

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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