Procurement Manager

TrudyQ Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TrudyQ Consulting is seeking a Procurement Manager for Paarden Eiland, Cape Town. The role focuses on developing and executing the procurement strategy, sourcing innovative products and driving continuous cost improvements.

The position emphasizes securing international supply sources, supplier performance management, and maintaining competitive procurement initiatives for the business.

Qualifications

• Procurement leadership experience desirable.
• Ability to source innovative products and build supplier partnerships.
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing, terms and contracts.
• Experience in import procurement, freight and landed costing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy to improve cost efficiency.
• Source international suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate price, terms, rebates and contracts for savings and competitiveness.
• Oversee import procurement, freight, customs compliance and landed costing.
• Process purchase orders, maintain supplier records and monitor stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and governance standards.
• Track procurement KPIs such as savings, supplier performance and inventory optimization.

Job description

Procurement Manager required in Paarden Eiland,Cape Town.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing the company’s procurement strategy by identifying and sourcing innovative products, building supplier partnerships, negotiating favourable commercial agreements and driving continuous cost improvements.

The role focuses on securing reliable international supply sources, identifying market opportunities, managing supplier performance and ensuring the business remains competitive through procurement initiatives.

Import buying, procurement administration, and logistics coordination form a supporting function.

Key Performance Areas will include:

• Product Sourcing & Innovation
  • Research international markets for new and innovative products.
  • Identify opportunities to expand and improve the product range.
  • Source alternative products that improve quality, profitability and competitiveness.
  • Identify private label opportunities and support new product launches.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Build collaborative supplier relationships.
  • Conduct supplier performance reviews and resolve disputes.
  • Ensure suppliers meet quality and service standards.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimisation
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, freight terms, exclusivity and contracts.
  • Deliver measurable procurement savings.
  • Analyse landed costs and improve gross margins.
  • Monitor exchange rate impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Import Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Plan purchasing with department buyers based on forecasts.
  • Manage import purchasing, freight, customs compliance and landed costing on given suppliers and products.
  • Ensure continuity of supply while optimising inventory.
• Buying & Procurement Administration
  • Process purchase orders and maintain supplier records.
  • Monitor stock levels and shipment schedules.
  • Coordinate supplier payments and reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate import documentation and communicate ETAs.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with NRCS, SABS, SARS and customs regulations.
  • Maintain Letters of Authority and audit-ready procurement records.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Annual procurement savings achieved
• New suppliers introduced
• New products sourced
• Gross margin improvement
• Supplier performance
• Inventory optimisation