Procurement & Inventory Manager II (80102507)

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead procurement, stock control, supplier management and project-based sourcing for industrial and mining environments.

The role requires a track record in negotiating supplier agreements, optimizing inventories, managing tenders, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings, on-time delivery, and commercial value across large projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Procurement, or Contract Administration.
• Proven experience within Mining, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing, Piping, Valves, Fittings, Fabrication, or Construction sectors.
• Project Management qualification or exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing tenders, RFQs, estimates, and project procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements with suppliers for large-value buyout purchases.
• Source local and imported materials, products, and subcontracted services.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, supplier evaluations, and procurement contracts.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier databases and pricing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Manage inventory planning, replenishment, and stock optimization.
• Oversee inventory control systems and inventory accuracy.
• Lead stock takes and Work-in-Progress (WIP) control.
• Monitor back orders, stock availability, and stock movement performance.
• Ensure inventory is available to support customer orders and project execution.
• Reduce inventory-related risks through forecasting and proactive planning.
• Controlling inventory and fabricated stock items across operational environments.
• Managing back-order control, WIP reporting, stock takes, goods receipts, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Ensuring seamless inventory availability to support customer requirements and project deadlines.
• Support project teams during tender, planning, and execution phases.
• Procure materials for mining, engineering, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage procurement activities from tender award through project completion.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, quality inspections, and project milestones.
• Work closely with quality control and expediting teams to ensure project success.
• Successfully negotiating pricing and supply agreements with suppliers on large procurement contracts.
• Managing procurement for high-value mining, industrial, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Sourcing local, imported, and non-standard products while maintaining cost competitiveness.
• Managing supplier expediting processes to ensure on-time delivery performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supplier Negotiations

Inventory Control

Project Procurement

Contract Management

Demand Planning

Tender Management

Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Management

Customer Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

SAP / Ariba

Coupa

Syspro

Sage ERP

M2North

Microsoft Office Suite

Online Tender Platforms

Job description

Job Description,

We are looking for an experienced Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and project-based sourcing activities within a fast-paced industrial and mining-focused environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in negotiating supplier agreements, inventory optimisation, project procurement, tender management, contract administration, and cross-functional team leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional who can balance cost control, stock availability, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction while supporting large-scale projects and operational requirements.

Requirements

We are seeking a hands-on procurement and inventory professional who has built their career through progressively senior roles within industrial, mining, engineering, or manufacturing environments and has a proven track record of managing procurement, inventory, supplier relationships, tenders, and projects while delivering operational excellence and commercial value.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have a Proven History Of

• Building and leading high-performing teams.
• Training and developing employees.
• Managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Leading inventory and procurement functions.
• Supporting strategic business growth through operational excellence.
• Taking ownership of large projects from tender stage through procurement, delivery, quality control, and completion.
• Driving continuous improvement while maintaining strong customer and supplier partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual agreements with suppliers for large-value buyout purchases.
• Source local and imported materials, products, and subcontracted services.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, supplier evaluations, and procurement contracts.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier databases and pricing schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier management.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Manage inventory planning, replenishment, and stock optimization.
• Oversee inventory control systems and inventory accuracy.
• Lead stock takes and Work-in-Progress (WIP) control.
• Monitor back orders, stock availability, and stock movement performance.
• Ensure inventory is available to support customer orders and project execution.
• Reduce inventory-related risks through forecasting and proactive planning.
• Controlling inventory and fabricated stock items across operational environments.
• Managing back-order control, WIP reporting, stock takes, goods receipts, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Ensuring seamless inventory availability to support customer requirements and project deadlines.

Project Procurement

• Support project teams during tender, planning, and execution phases.
• Procure materials for mining, engineering, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage procurement activities from tender award through project completion.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, quality inspections, and project milestones.
• Work closely with quality control and expediting teams to ensure project success.
• Successfully negotiating pricing and supply agreements with suppliers on large procurement contracts.
• Managing procurement for high-value mining, industrial, fabrication, and infrastructure projects.
• Sourcing local, imported, and non-standard products while maintaining cost competitiveness.
• Managing supplier expediting processes to ensure on-time delivery performance.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead procurement and inventory personnel.
• Support sales, operations, warehouse, and finance teams.
• Develop supplier and customer relationships.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and train team members on procurement and inventory best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Procurement, Inventory, Supply Chain, Project Procurement, or Contract Administration.
• Proven experience within Mining, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Manufacturing, Piping, Valves, Fittings, Fabrication, or Construction sectors.
• Project Management qualification or exposure advantageous.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience managing tenders, RFQs, estimates, and project procurement activities.

Systems Experience

Experience in one or more of the following systems:

• SAP / Ariba
• Coupa
• Syspro
• Sage ERP
• M2North
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Online Tender Platforms

Key Competencies

• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Negotiations
• Contract Management
• Inventory Control
• Demand Planning
• Project Procurement
• Tender Management
• Cost Reduction
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Analytical Thinking
• Commercial Acumen