Procurement Manager

Mecs Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement strategies and supplier management. The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, with 5-8 years' experience, particularly in mining or manufacturing. The successful candidate will implement effective procurement cycles, manage supplier performance, and coach procurement technicians towards KPIs in a high-pressure environment. Excellent leadership, communication, and technical skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in procurement/supply chain, preferably in mining, heavy equipment, or manufacturing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport required.
• Experience with ISO and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for key material categories.
• Manage procurement activities and oversee supplier audits.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Technical acumen

Organizational skills

Education

National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., CIPS, APICS)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

QualificationsNational Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business AdministrationPostgraduate qualification (e.g., CIPS, APICS) advantageousExperience58 years in procurement / supply chain, preferably in mining, heavy equipment, or manufacturingTechnical familiarity with engineered components, technical drawings / BOMsISO? QA / Inspection for outsourced products / servicesProven team management and technical support capabilitiesRequired SkillsStrong verbal / written communication; relationship-building across levelsExcellent organisation, time management & attention to detailAdvanced Microsoft?Office; Power?BI beneficialHigh-pressure problem-solving & critical thinkingSelf-motivated, deadline-driven, independentLeadership in team oversight, coaching & mentoringTechnical acumen to comprehend complex systemsValid drivers license & reliable transportFlexible, ethical, trustworthy, with travel readinessKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement procurement strategies for key material categoriesCoordinate and manage procurement activities executed by your teamIdentify and assess suppliers to minimise risk / cost while enhancing quality and serviceOversee supplier audits, capability evaluations, and corrective action collaborations with EngineeringDrive continuous supplier performance improvementscost, quality, delivery, innovationManage the full procurement cycle : orders, confirmations, deliveriesMaintain ERP procurement data : lead-times, MOQ, pricing, validity, supplier recordsReview and update procurement policies and proceduresReport on procurement metrics : cost savings, delivery, qualityPrepare costing & delivery schedules for tenders / quotationsAlign purchases to BOMs for optimized end-item procurementIdentify cost-reduction opportunities via strategic sourcing, alternative materials, value engineeringSupport budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysisLead annual supplier price negotiationsCoach procurement technicians to meet KPIs, fostering continuous improvement cultureInterface with departments to interpret reports, confirm data needs, and validate outputsEnsure compliance with ISO policies and company proceduresExecute ad-hoc tasks as required

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Procurement Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng