Procurement Manager

RCL FOODS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Manager in Pretoria to implement and enhance procurement strategies. Candidates should have a degree in commerce or related field and at least 5 years' experience in sourcing or purchasing. Responsibilities include collaborating with site-based buyers, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This position is key in delivering best value solutions and driving performance improvements within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in sourcing or purchasing.
• Experience in commercial management environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy across business unit.
• Collaborate with buyers and assess opportunities.
• Conduct total cost analyses for categories.
• Monitor supplier compliance and procurement policies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Procurement strategy development

Cost analysis

Education

Degree in commerce, management, or supply chain management

Job description

Closing Date 2026/02/15

Reference Number RCL260115-2

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Procurement Manager

Functions Procurement/Sourcing

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Pretoria

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Manager with our Group Services operating unit.

The purpose of the role is to assist with implementation and roll out of the procurement strategy for the business at a business unit level and work closely with the business unit team and Operational Management to understand and develop in depth knowledge across business and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations on preferred strategies to the business unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in commerce, management, supply chain management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a sourcing or purchasing or commercial management environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Business, senior stakeholders, and consumers of services to determine requirements and apply professional sourcing and categories management methodologies such as vendor rationalisation, utilising technology and flexible solutions to enhance user experience and minimise financial impact.
• Collaborate with site-based buyers to ensure business strategies and policies are applied locally, to assess opportunities, and to drive performance improvements.
• Proactively drive regular engagement with the business regarding its immediate and longer-term categories procurement requirements and the extent to which these are being met.
• Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Assess and report on the current category and contract spend (on what and where).
• Conduct regular total cost analyses (how much does it cost to provide those goods or services) across the category.
• Track performance results in a continuous cycle.
• Measure and report real savings and the drivers of savings/cost changes for the category.
• Provide ongoing internal functional and operational unit KPI’s and service requirements engagement and support.

Operational Management

• Participates in appropriate management meetings and provides updates on buying and stores metrics and activities.
• Resolves challenges within procurement procedure parameters.
• Forecast likely levels of demand for services, products and/or component parts.
• Ensure that the products and/or services are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the Business
• Actively monitor the suppliers being used within Procure 2 Pay ensuring orders are placed with preferred suppliers and under negotiated contracts.
• Produce management information on activity within the Procure 2 Pay system to monitor and manage the frequency, value, and volume of spend over monthly periods
• Highlight and communicate compliance issues relating to adherence to the Group procurement policies.
• Actively monitor and facilitate the update of price lists for goods and services in the catalogues within the Procure 2 Pay system within the assigned categories of spend.
• Provide technical expertise and training to internal customers and colleagues.