Head of Strategic Supplier Management

Dis-Chem; Midrand; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Zusammenfassung

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a Head of Strategic Supplier Management at its Midrand Head Office. The role leads strategic supplier relationships, driving value through growth, terms, funding, and joint business planning across the group.

You will oversee vendor-facing teams, establish governance, and engage with executive leadership to maximise commercial value. A business/commerce/economics degree is required with postgraduate qualification preferred or 10–12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred or 10–12 years’ experience in strategic vendor management / commercial leadership.
• Proven track record in leading senior vendor negotiations and managing large supplier portfolios.
• Leadership experience, including managing commercial teams.

Aufgaben

• Define and lead the strategic vendor management strategy, including vendor tiering and value-creation priorities.
• Oversee value extraction across strategic vendors, incl. trading terms, funding, retail media investment, and joint business plans.
• Ensure alignment between vendor strategies, category priorities, retail media propositions, and TLC execution to maximise value.
• Lead and coordinate vendor-facing teams across the Dis-Chem group.
• Act as senior engagement point for executive-level vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Partner with Category, Commercial, Marketing, Wholesale, and Finance teams to align vendor strategies.

Kenntnisse

Vendor negotiations

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Head of Strategic Supplier Management for their Head Office in Midrand. The Head of Strategic Supplier Management leads Dis-Chem’s strategic supplier relationships, driving value through aligned growth ambitions, trading terms, funding, and joint business planning. The role oversees vendor-facing teams across the Dis-Chem group to ensure consistent governance, strong partnerships, and maximum commercial value across priority vendors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field
• (postgraduate qualification preferred) OR minimum 10-12 years’ experience in strategic vendor management, commercial leadership, or category leadership within retail or FMCG.
• Proven track record in leading senior vendor negotiations, unlocking scale benefits, and managing large supplier portfolios.
• Leadership experience, including managing commercial teams.

Strategy and value delivery:

• Define and lead the strategic vendor management strategy, including vendor tiering, engagement models, and value-creation priorities.
• Oversee commercial value extraction across strategic vendors, including trading terms, funding, retail media investment, and joint business plans.
• Ensure alignment between vendor strategies, category priorities, retail media propositions, and TLC execution to maximise total vendor value.
• Lead and coordinate vendor-facing teams across the Dis-Chem group.
• Act as the senior point of engagement for executive-level vendor relationships and negotiations.
• Partner closely with Category, Commercial, Marketing, Wholesale, and Finance teams to align vendor strategies and execution.

Governance & Risk:

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks for vendor agreements, trading terms, funding, retail media commitments, and TLC promotions.
• Ensure consistent application of pricing, margin, and commercial guardrails across all strategic vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance, risk exposure, and compliance, escalating issues and reporting outcomes to executive leadership.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with deep experience in vendor and supplier management.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional teams and align multiple commercial levers.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.

Special conditions of employment...

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits...

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Key performance indicators...

• Strategic vendor value delivery – Total vendor funding secured, net margin contribution, and commercial value realised.
• Vendor performance and engagement – Vendor investment growth, share of wallet, and strategic vendor satisfaction.
• Governance and compliance – Adherence to commercial guardrails, contract compliance, and audit outcomes.