Procurement Manager

Watershed Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager. You will develop procurement strategies, manage a team, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate has relevant degree and proven experience in purchasing management within industrial or retail sectors. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing management, preferably in retail or industrial.
• Ability to add value and reduce costs.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Identify and onboard suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain agreements.
• Manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with operations on demand planning.
• Manage procurement team.
• Track procurement KPIs.

Skills

Proactive

Analytical Skill

Results Orientated

Self-motivated

Attention To Detail

Strong Communication

Problem-solving

People Management

Project Management

Relationship Management

Education

Relevant business or engineering degree

Tools

Excel

ERP

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Boksburg / Johannesburg Area

Reporting to: Head of Supply Chain / Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers (local and international)
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier agreements
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and risk (quality, lead times)
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and finance on demand planning
• Manage procurement team (buyers, planners)
• Track procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with B‑BBEE procurement (if applicable)

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant business / commercial or manufacturing / engineering degree is preferred, or NQF 7 qualifications.
• Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within a retail or industrial environment.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Contract management and supplier experience.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Computer literate, especially Excel skills.

Skillset Required

• Cco
• Proactive
• Analytical Skill
• Cro
• Results Orientated
• Vat
• Erp
• Ned
• Self‑motivated
• Excel Skill
• Visio
• Manufacturing
• Relationship Management
• Attention To Detail
• Management Skill
• Accountability
• Insight
• Compliance
• Influencing Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Policies And Processes
• Strong Communication
• Problem‑solving
• Excel
• People Management
• Retail
• Project Management
• Strong Analytical