PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Pronto Labour Team; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing activities and develop procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have relevant manufacturing or engineering qualifications and experience in the FMCG or manufacturing sectors. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this role, which also involves managing supplier relationships and compliance with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Manufacturing / Tissue / Paper & Pulp OR FMCG.
• Robust technical knowledge.
• Experience with procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor purchasing activities and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Skills

Procurement strategies

Supplier negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Manufacturing / Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (Syspro preferred)

Job description

Procurement Manager with CIPS & Project Management experience to oversee purchasing activities and ensure smooth procurement processes.

• Industry experience in Manufacturing / Tissue / Paper & Pulp OR FMCG

Experience

• Relevant Manufacturing / Engineering Degree (preferred)
• Robust technical knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with ERP systems (Syspro preferred, but not mandatory)

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing relationships. The role requires staying updated with industry trends and understanding logistics and warehouse operations. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships
• Monitor purchasing activities and performance
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations

Additional Requirements:

• Clean criminal record – will be verified