Procurement Manager

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Boksburg seeks an experienced procurement professional to oversee procurement activities, manage supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, advanced Excel skills, and a strong track record of cost management. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, following a commitment to employment equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement.
• Extensive and advanced excel knowledge and skills.
• Management of substantial commodity sourcing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of procurement activities ensuring policy compliance.
• Manage RFX’s to optimize spend and unlock value.
• Develop contracts with suppliers.
• Maintain Supply Risk registers.
• Supplier evaluations and negotiations.

Skills

Operational procurement

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Analytical skills

Project Management

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Education

NQF Level 7 or equivalent Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain Management Post-Graduate Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

What You Will Do

• Oversight of the procurement and buying activities within the business unit, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and contracts within the Business Unit.
• Work with the broader procurement function and contribute to the development and promotion of a professional and ethical procurement function.
• Managing RFX’s to optimize spend and unlock value for Tiger ensuring compilation of procurement motivations for approval of RFI/Q awards ensuring compliance with Tiger Brands Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Develop, implement and manage supplier contracts for assigned spend with support of the Tiger Brands Legal team within the BU.
• Provide budgetary input, quarterly cost forecasts and Zero-Based Budget Management.
• Maintain Supply Risk registers for specified commodities.
• Complete supplier evaluations, negotiations and price movements for all categories allocated to this role.
• Monitor and manage contracts for the BU and suppliers to ensure all contracts are valid and risk is managed and mitigated proactively.
• Management of the relevant procurement processes including online procurement platforms (Zycus etc) as well as related data management processes ensuring full BU adoption.
• Explanation of complex products, services or concepts to internal or external customers or clients.
• Compilation of procurement mandates and motivations for approval of contract awards to Exco level as well as compilation of In‑depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting one or more business unit.
• Monthly recon and reporting of KPIs and related metrics including of savings generated from Continuous Improvement initiatives to both BU and central procurement for Group Consolidation.
• Supplier interactions and visits to build and enhance the strategic relationships.
• Represent Tiger brands at various stakeholder meetings.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

Key attributes and competencies.

Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge – Operational procurement, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero‑based budgeting.

Key foundational competencies

• Academic – Analytical skill, Operations management skill, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving.
• Leadership – Owning it!, Taking the Tiger perspective, Influencing others, Driving long‑term results, Developing myself & others.
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning.
• Pragmatism – with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost‑conscious and practical approach to using time and resources.
• Self‑management – with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow‑through.
• Experience.
• 5+ years’ experience procurement.
• Extensive and advanced excel knowledge and skills.
• Management of substantial commodity sourcing budgets.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 or equivalent 3‑year Bachelor's degree.
• Supply Chain Management Post‑Graduate Degree is an advantage.

What You Will Be Measured On

• Procurement Savings (% of Spend).
• Supplier Service Levels.
• Accurate and on‑time ZBM’s budgets & FC (±ZAR 3bn).
• BEE Spend Targets.
• Contract Coverage as % of total suppliers.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.