Procurement Manager

Permanent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop effective procurement strategies and manage a team. The role requires significant experience in procurement, particularly in mining or manufacturing, alongside strong technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in procurement/supply chain.
• Technical familiarity with engineered components and technical drawings.
• ISO9001 QA/Inspection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage procurement activities executed by your team.
• Oversee supplier audits and negotiate annual supplier prices.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Leadership

Technical acumen

Flexibility

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration

Experience

• 5–8 years in procurement / supply chain, preferably in mining, heavy equipment, or manufacturing
• Technical familiarity with engineered components, technical drawings / BOMs
• ISO9001 QA / Inspection for outsourced products / services
• Proven team management and technical support capabilities

Required Skills

• Advanced MicrosoftOffice; PowerBI beneficial
• High-pressure problem-solving & critical thinking
• Leadership in team oversight, coaching & mentoring
• Technical acumen to comprehend complex systems
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transport
• Flexible, ethical, trustworthy, with travel readiness

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for key material categories
• Coordinate and manage procurement activities executed by your team
• Identify and assess suppliers to minimise risk / cost while enhancing quality and service
• Oversee supplier audits, capability evaluations, and corrective action collaborations with Engineering
• Manage the full procurement cycle : orders, confirmations, deliveries
• Review and update procurement policies and procedures
• Report on procurement metrics : cost savings, delivery, quality
• Prepare costing & delivery schedules for tenders / quotations
• Align purchases to BOMs for optimized end-item procurement
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities via strategic sourcing, alternative materials, value engineering
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis
• Lead annual supplier price negotiations
• Coach procurement technicians to meet KPIs, fostering continuous improvement culture
• Interface with departments to interpret reports, confirm data needs, and validate outputs
• Ensure compliance with ISO policies and company procedures
• Execute ad-hoc tasks as required

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