Head of Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Nurture Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Gauteng seeks an experienced Head of Supply Chain / Procurement Manager to manage the full procurement process for ingredients and packaging. This senior leadership role involves ensuring inventory accuracy, building strong supplier partnerships, and leading a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement. Candidates should have substantial experience in procurement within food manufacturing and be adept in ERP systems like Syspro. This role offers an opportunity to influence production continuity and sustainable business growth.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement or supply chain leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of ingredients, packaging, and shelf‑life planning.
• Confidence in working with ERP systems, preferably Syspro.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement of all ingredients and packaging.
• Convert forecasts into disciplined purchasing and stock plans.
• Manage min/max stock levels for availability and cost.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through FIFO/FEFO and variance control.
• Lead receiving and stores operations in line with food-safety standards.
• Build accountable supplier partnerships and lead negotiations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement and stores team.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation.

Job description

Are you a disciplined, commercially astute supply chain leader who thrives on ownership, structure and impact?

We’re looking for a Head of Supply Chain / Procurement Manager to take full accountability for our end‑to‑end supply chain and procurement function within a growing food manufacturing environment. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where your expertise will directly enable production continuity, food safety excellence and sustainable business growth.

You’ll own the flow of all ingredients and packaging — from supplier to Syspro to production — embedding robust planning, procurement discipline and inventory integrity. Working closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams, you’ll be a trusted partner who balances collaboration with firm governance and high standards.

About You

You bring senior procurement or supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing, a strong grasp of ingredients, packaging and shelf‑life planning, and confidence working in ERP systems (Syspro preferred). You’re structured, calm under pressure, commercially sharp and known for enforcing process while building strong cross‑functional relationships.

What You Will Do

• Own end‑to‑end procurement of all ingredients and packaging (PAC)
• Convert forecasts into clear, disciplined purchasing and stock plans
• Set and manage min/max stock levels to balance availability, shelf life and cost
• Embed strong Syspro and purchase‑order discipline (no PO, no receipt)
• Ensure inventory accuracy through FIFO/FEFO, cycle counts and variance control
• Lead receiving and stores operations in line with GMP and food‑safety standards
• Build strong, accountable supplier partnerships and lead negotiations
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams
• Lead and develop a high‑performing procurement and stores team
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation and risk reduction