Procurement Manager

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; Afrique du Sud; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tiger Brands Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the end-to-end procurement cycle, from sourcing to contract management, ensuring cost savings, quality, and reliability for the business unit.

You will drive sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and oversee procurement policies while collaborating with internal teams to support operational continuity and profitability.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in procurement management within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience with category-specific commodity management.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience managing large commodity budgets.
• Strong cost management and supplier negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee BU procurement activities ensuring policy and contract compliance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy for BU commodities.
• Manage RFx processes to optimize spend and value.
• Draft supplier contracts with legal team support.
• Monitor KPIs, savings, and quarterly forecasts.
• Report monthly on procurement performance.

Connaissances

Operational procurement

Procurement systems

Supplier relationship management

Cost management

Zero-based budgeting

Formation

Bachelor’s or equivalent 3-year degree

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! A Procurement Manager is a strategic business leader responsible for overseeing an organization’s entire acquisition cycle of goods and services, from initial sourcing to contract management and delivery. They balance the need for cost savings with quality and reliability requirements, acting as a crucial link between internal departments and external suppliers to ensure operational continuity and profitability.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Oversight of the procurement and buying activities within the business unit, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and contracts within the Business Unit. Work with the broader procurement function and contribute to the development and promotion of a professional and ethical procurement function Developing and executing the sourcing strategy of the relevant BU commodities Managing RFX’s to optimize spend and unlock value for Tiger ensuring compilation of procurement motivations for approval of RFI/Q awards ensuring compliance with Tiger Brands Procurement Policy and Procedures Develop, implement and manage supplier contracts for assigned spend with support of the Tiger Brands Legal team within the BU Provide budgetary input, quarterly cost forecasts, and Zero Based Budget Manangement Maintain Supply Risk registers for specified commodities Complete supplier evaluations, negotiations and price movements for all categories allocated to this role Monitor and manage contracts for the BU and suppliers to ensure all contracts are valid and risk is managed and mitigated proactively Management of the relevant procurement processes including online procurement platforms (Zycus etc) as well as related data management processes ensuring full BU adoption Ongoing change management of procurement operational processes where required through written proposals or presentations aimed at changing practices within or across business units or selling a product or service to external clients Explanation of complex products, services or concepts to internal or external customers or clients Compilation of procurement mandates and motivations for approval of contract awards to Exco level as well as compilation of In-depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting one or more business unit Monthly recon and reporting of KPIs and related metrics including of savings generated from Continuous Improvement initiatives to both BU and central procurement for Group Consolidation

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Core knowledge – Operational procurement, Procurement systems, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & Zero-based budgeting
• Key foundational competencies Academic – Analytical skill, Operations management skill, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Problem solving
• Leadership – Owning it!, Taking the Tiger perspective, Influencing others, Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others
• Personal Effectiveness –Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
• Pragmatism – with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
• Self-management – with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through
• Service management skills – ability to manage various service providers and drive efficiency

Experience Experience:

• 8-10 in procurement management within FMCG or manufacturing
• Category specific commodity experience
• Extensive and advanced excel knowledge and skills
• Management of substantial commodity sourcing budgets

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or equivalent 3-year degree #LI-KM3

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody’s daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play.