Head of Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Nurture Brands; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing company in Randvaal, Gauteng, is seeking a Head of Supply Chain / Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations. In this senior, hands-on role, you will ensure production continuity and food safety excellence. Candidates should have 6–8 years of leadership experience in supply chain and procurement, preferably within the food manufacturing sector, along with strong ERP system knowledge. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a chance to significantly impact the organization's growth.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ experience in supply chain and procurement with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement of all ingredients and packaging.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement and stores team.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and risk reduction.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

ERP systems (Syspro preferred)

Negotiation skills

Inventory control

Food safety knowledge

Process enforcement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain

Tools

Syspro

SAP

Sage

Job description

Overview

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

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in supply chain and procurement, with senior leadership exposure
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Operations or Business
• Proven experience within food manufacturing or FMCG (ingredients & packaging)
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro preferred; SAP or Sage acceptable)
• Solid understanding of GMP, food safety, shelf‑life and inventory control
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost optimisation and risk management

Why join us?

?? Purpose & Impact – Your decisions materially affect product quality, customer trust and operational success
?? Growth & Ownership – Lead a critical function, build capability and shape systems that will scale with the business
?? Integrity & Excellence

If you’re ready to take true ownership, lead with integrity and make a visible impact in a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Randvaal, Gauteng.

Full Time, On site.