Packaging Materials Sourcing Lead

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in South Africa seeks a Procurement Manager for Packaging Materials and Consumables. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in packaging, are required. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams and drive innovative packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with 2+ years focused on packaging materials.
• Strong technical understanding of various packaging materials.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for packaging materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality and sustainability standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

A leading food company in South Africa seeks a Procurement Manager for Packaging Materials and Consumables. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 2 years in packaging, are required. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams and drive innovative packaging solutions.