Procurement Manager

FROGG Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Midrand to lead procurement for an FMCG client. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in agriculture or FMCG. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiency in procurement operations. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and a strong understanding of agricultural supply chains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ procurement experience with management exposure in agriculture or FMCG preferred.
• Strong understanding of agricultural supply chains and seasonal procurement dynamics.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to production and financial goals.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation and SLA management to secure favourable terms.
• Manage end-to-end procurement operations ensuring quality, cost control and on-time supply.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field

Tools

Procurement/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Manager — Midrand

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Procurement Manager to lead procurement for an FMCG client. You will drive cost savings, secure supply continuity for agricultural inputs, equipment and services, and build strong supplier partnerships to support operational performance.

Salary: Market-related (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field
• 10+ years’ procurement experience with management exposure agricultural or FMCG preferred
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and delivering cost savings
• Strong understanding of agricultural supply chains and seasonal procurement dynamics
• Proficient with procurement/ERP systems and MS Office
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak seasons

Key competencies

• Commercial acumen & negotiation skills
• Strategic sourcing & supplier management
• Governance, compliance & risk management
• Results-driven, process optimisation focus
• Team leadership in fast-paced, seasonal environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to production and financial goals
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation and SLA management to secure favourable terms
• Manage end-to-end procurement operations (requisition to delivery), ensuring quality, cost control and on-time supply
• Monitor market/commodity trends and procurement KPIs; analyse data to drive decisions and savings
• Maintain supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production, operations, finance and technical teams to align sourcing with operational needs
• Ensure procurement policies, governance and risk mitigation are embedded across the function

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FROGG Recruitment