Procurement Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Cape Town to lead sourcing, supplier relationships and commercial strategy. You will drive procurement initiatives, optimise working capital and ensure reliable supply in collaboration with Finance, Operations and Warehousing.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and ISO 9001 knowledge. Experience in chemical or related industries is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Commerce or a related field.
• 5-7 years' relevant procurement and supply chain experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement capacity.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial management.
• Experience within the chemical or related industrial sectors will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Manage local and international supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Ensure competitive pricing, quality and reliable supply.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce procurement costs.
• Work closely with Finance on costing, forecasting and procurement-related financial matters.
• Oversee procurement requirements in line with demand, inventory levels and business requirements.
• Ensure continuity and security of supply.
• Monitor lead times, stock availability and potential supply constraints.
• Support effective inventory optimisation.
• Manage supplier performance and mitigate supply risks.
• Negotiate and monitor service levels and commercial agreements with 3PLs.
• Maintain ISO compliance and support audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement

Supply chain

Leadership

ISO knowledge

Education

Degree in supply chain/procurement

Job description

Procurement Manager

Location: Cape Town
Department: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial, supplier management and supply chain expertise?

We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and commercial development of a growing business. This is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, securing competitive supply and logistics solutions, and supporting commercial, operational and working-capital objectives.

You will work closely with suppliers, customers, Finance, Sales, Quality, Warehouse, Operations, transport providers and third-party logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Procurement

• Develop and implement effective sourcing and procurement strategies
• Manage local and international supplier relationships
• Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions
• Ensure competitive pricing, quality and reliable supply
• Identify and implement cost-saving and procurement optimisation opportunities
• Manage supplier performance and mitigate supply risks

Supply Planning

• Oversee procurement requirements in line with demand, inventory levels and business requirements
• Ensure continuity and security of supply
• Work closely with Operations, Sales and Warehouse to align procurement with business needs
• Monitor lead times, stock availability and potential supply constraints
• Support effective inventory optimisation

Costing and Working Capital

• Take responsibility for procurement-related costing and commercial analysis
• Monitor supplier pricing and identify cost variances
• Support effective working capital management through appropriate purchasing and inventory decisions
• Monitor procurement spending against budgets
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce procurement costs
• Work closely with Finance on costing, forecasting and procurement-related financial matters

3PL Management

• Manage relationships and performance of third-party logistics (3PL) service providers
• Negotiate and monitor service levels and commercial agreements
• Ensure 3PL providers meet agreed operational and service requirements
• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Resolve escalated logistics and service delivery issues

ISO and Compliance

• Maintain the integrity of procurement-related processes within the ISO management system
• Ensure procurement procedures, records and supplier documentation meet required standards
• Prepare for and support internal and external ISO audits
• Ensure corrective actions are appropriately addressed and maintained
• Promote compliance and continuous improvement across the procurement function

Leadership and Team Management

• Allocate and oversee transactional procurement activities
• Ensure the Open Order Book is accurately maintained and actively managed
• Review procurement reporting and identify areas requiring intervention
• Establish appropriate procurement KPIs and monitor performance
• Provide guidance on supplier, logistics and operational escalations
• Ensure effective communication between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and Warehouse

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Commerce or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years' relevant procurement and supply chain experience
• At least 2 years' experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement capacity
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial management
• Experience within the chemical or related industrial sectors will be advantageous
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems is preferred

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Is commercially driven with strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Has excellent procurement and supply chain knowledge
• Can manage multiple stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships
• Understands costing, margins, forecasting and working capital
• Is analytical, organised and solutions-driven
• Can identify supply risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Has strong leadership and communication skills
• Is comfortable managing escalations and driving continuous improvement
• Can work effectively across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and Warehouse

If you have the procurement leadership experience and commercial mindset to help establish and grow a high-performing procurement function, we would like to hear from you.