Procurement Manager

Network1; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. You will manage sourcing, cost management, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of procurement experience, knowledge of ISO 9001, and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive planner.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers.
• Reduce costs through negotiation and benchmarking.
• Manage supply risks and ensure supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics

Job description

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a strategic mindset and a drive for operational excellence? My client, in the renewable energy sector, is looking for a Procurement Manager to take full ownership of their sourcing, cost management, and supplier relationships, ensuring quality, continuity, and a competitive advantage across the supply chain.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet cost, quality, and compliance standards.
• Reduce costs through negotiation, benchmarking, and value engineering, while supporting new product introductions.
• Track and report on cost trends, driving gross profit improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure flexibility and responsiveness.
• Proactively manage supply risks, lead times, and part dependencies.
• Partner with finance on payment terms, credit limits, and currency exposure
• Ensure that supplier performance aligns with quality, reliability, and audit standards.
• Manage non-conformance, implement Service Level Agreements, and oversee annual supplier evaluations.
• Own the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring timely and accurate procurement aligned with production needs.
• Review material planning outputs, manage purchase orders, and liaise with finance on large orders and cash flow.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, including cost variance, on-time delivery, and supplier quality performance.
• Continuously improve procurement systems and workflows for greater efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal procedures, and health, safety, and environmental policies.

What Do You Need?:

• A qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and process-driven thinking.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive planner who can prioritize under pressure.

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For more information contact:
Rudi Delport
Talent Specialist in Finance and Supply Chain
012348 4940