Procurement Manager

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee its internal Procurement Team for Africa. The successful candidate will manage team performance, interact closely with financial executives, and ensure effective procurement policies are maintained. Candidates must have at least 5 years of purchasing experience, along with strong project management and organizational skills. Familiarity with Excel, Oracle ERP, and Power BI is required. This role offers an opportunity to shape procurement functions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience leading a team for at least 5 years.
• Experience in a professional services firm is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the KPMG internal Procurement Team for Africa.
• Interact with Chief Financial Officers and business stakeholders.
• Formulate and maintain procurement policy and procedures.

Skills

Project Management

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Negotiation

Organisational Skills

Education

Professional/Tertiary Qualification

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline

February 09, 2026

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Procurement Manager has direct oversight of the KPMG internal Procurement Team for Africa and is accountable for key objectives, targets and overall operating performance of procurement team members. The Procurement Manager will interact closely with the Africa and sub-regional Chief Financial Officers and other business stakeholders when setting budgets, formulating strategic direction and reporting on key performance areas. Furthermore, formulation and maintenance of procurement policy, procedures and processes will remain a key area of responsibility for this role.

Position Specifications

Educational Requirements

• Professional/Tertiary
• Relevant professional qualification

Other Requirements

• Project Management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP and Power BI reporting.
• Experience in a professional services firm preferable.
• Purchasing Experience, minimum 5+ years.
• Leading a team, 5+ years

Core Competencies

• Champion inclusion
• Advance on ethical environment
• Make sound decisions
• Demonstrate self-awareness
• Drive quality
• Apply a strategic perspective
• Foster innovation
• Build collaborative relationships
• Develop and motivate others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organisation skills