Procurement Manager

Klipboard; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global software solutions provider is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies and ensure an effective supply of goods. This full-time position requires a minimum of 5 years in procurement, including leadership experience, and strong skills in contract negotiation and supplier management. The role supports a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' progressive procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead sourcing processes including market analysis and supplier selection.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action as needed.

Skills

Negotiating commercial contracts

Supplier relationship management

Procurement best practices

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent)

Tools

Procurement or ERP systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Procurement Manager – Klipboard Join Klipboard's hybrid team, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home.

Klipboard provides specialist software and services to deliver integrated trading and business management solutions for the distributive trade sector worldwide.

We seek a newly created Procurement Manager to lead and optimize sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant supply of goods and services that support business objectives.

This role combines strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement process improvement, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement to deliver value, mitigate risk, and support sustainable supply-chain practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals and budget targets.
• Define and maintain the procurement strategy appropriate to expected supplier spend.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFP / RFQ management, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure performance, continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, lead supplier reviews, and implement corrective action plans when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, Engineering, and Project teams to define requirements and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Manage purchase order process, approvals workflow, and verification of invoice accuracy against contracts and deliveries.
• Lead or support procurement-related risk assessments, supplier audits, and business continuity planning.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' progressive procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and contract law fundamentals.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable

• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.
• Experience with eProcurement systems, spend analytics, and category management.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing frameworks.
• Experience in a software business and particularly cloud hosting agreements.

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our culture.

If you require any adjustments or support during the interview and offer process, please advise our TA or HR team.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain – Software Development #J-