Procurement Manager

Rite Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for a large food manufacturer in Kilarney Gardens, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with knowledge of food safety standards. This role ensures compliance with procurement policies while supporting operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience working within an FMCG or Food Manufacturing business.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes.
• Develop and agree strategic objectives within procurement.
• Conduct annual suppliers' price reviews.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong administration skills

Strong verbal, numerical and reasoning skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong cost awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Business Management

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

A large Food Manufacturer situated in Kilarney Gardens Cape Town is seeking a Procurement Manager.

Purpose of the role

The Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management processes to

ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality supply of goods and services required by the organisation. The role ensures

compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards while supporting operational efficiency, value

for money, and sustainable supplier relationships. The Procurement Officer contributes to optimising costs, reducing

risks, and enabling the organisation to meet its strategic and operational objectives.

Key Job Roles and Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Develop and agree strategic objectives within procurement.
• Manage and support the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process through internal data collection, external brief, external data collection, data analysis, evaluation and feedback to stakeholders.
• Assist with development and implementation of the procurement strategy.
• Conduct annual suppliers’ price reviews.
• Act as liaison between demand and supply planning teams to support material forecasting processes.
• Support implementation of Material Resource Planning (MRP) in Syspro through collection and validation of purchasing parameters, upload of data and ongoing monitoring of functionality of MRP.
• Development, administration and management of procurement procedures, policies, flowcharts and framework.
• Monitor and ensure appropriate stock cover of key material components.
• First escalation point for pending supply risks.
• Validate alignment of quotations for new components against supply agreements in place or components of similar nature. Escalate variances or unique components to Operations Manager.
• Support validation process of pending write-off costs per stock standstill document managed by NPD.
• Ad hoc support of NPD engagement with external suppliers with regards to new requirements, pending changes or planned discontinuations.
• Continuously monitor and manage run-out plans with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Assist with stock take processes as operationally required.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Assist with general and procurement related ad-hoc duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Business Management or similar.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Computer literate and fully competent in required software packages (SYSPRO).
• Experience working within an FMCG or a Food Manufacturing business is required.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or similar).
• Strong cost awareness with a proven track record of achieving savings without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of B-BBEE procurement requirements.
• Proactive approach to risk management in supplier and material availability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Personal Profile, Skills and Attitude

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised with strong administration skills.
• Strong verbal, numerical and reasoning skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Displays a concern for business values and ethical standards.
• Sets high personal standards, is focused and self-motivated.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport available.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team player.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

• CV
• Qualifications
• 2 x most recent payslips

Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful . We thank all applicants for their interest.