Procurement Manager

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will oversee procurement activities, enhance supplier relationships, and optimize processes while focusing on cost-saving opportunities. Ideal applicants will possess a degree in manufacturing or engineering, with proven experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing required.
• Strong contract management and supplier development experience essential.
• Financially savvy, capable of handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full buying process ensuring cost, quality, and timely delivery.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while balancing operational needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in manufacturing/engineering

CIPS membership

Tools

ERP system (Syspro preferred)

MS Office

Job description

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My client (manufacturing) is currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team in Gauteng.

You will be responsible for managing procurement of goods, materials, and services to ensure smooth operations. Focus on cost, quality, delivery, supplier management, contract negotiations, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

They're looking for a well-rounded procurement professional with both strategic and operational experience, ideally in manufacturing, who can optimize suppliers, drive cost savings, and strengthen procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full buying process ensuring cost, quality, and timely delivery.

Apply sourcing policies, manage supplier relationships and contracts.

Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.

Monitor ERP system for order changes, schedule shifts, and updates.

Analyze data to support procurement decisions.

Drive cost reduction initiatives while balancing operational needs.

Conduct supplier performance reviews and onboard new suppliers.

Handle and resolve supplier disputes around pricing, quality, delivery, or invoicing.

Provide reporting, updates, and briefings to leadership.

Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Financially and commercially savvy.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent relationship builder (internal & external).

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in manufacturing/engineering (preferred).

CIPS membership (advantageous).

Proven purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing (preferred)

Strong contract management and supplier development experience.

ERP system experience (Syspro preferred but not essential).

Advanced MS Office skills.

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert

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