Procurement Manager Amei

Biocair; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in South Africa is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities across the Africa, Middle East, and India region. This full-time position requires leading supplier onboarding, managing contracts, and identifying cost savings opportunities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or Supply Chain and solid experience managing complex spend categories. The role is based at our Kempton Park office and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Medical Aid

20 days holiday

Birthday leave

Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement across logistics, supply chain or commercial services.
• Good understanding of category management, supplier performance, and spend analytics.
• Experience in international procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category plans.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Supplier performance management

Spend analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Overview

As the Procurement Manager, you will report to the Head of Global Procurement and Supplier Management.

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of the Global Procurement Strategy and to plan, lead and manage all procurement activities in the Africa, Middle East, and India region.

The role ensures delivery against performance targets for cost, quality, service, innovation, and compliance.

The role will manage complex spend categories including Air freight, Courier (CEP), 4PL / customs brokerage, and Packaging.

It requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders across business units to ensure Biocair sources and manages suppliers effectively while upholding customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category plans
2. Lead supplier selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring
3. Manage regional RFQ / RFP processes and ensure documentation is complete and compliant
4. Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities and value creation initiatives
5. Maintain and manage the supplier database and pricing records for the region
6. Track supplier performance against KPIs, SLAs, and compliance obligations
7. Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and challenges
8. Conduct regional supplier audits, risk assessments, and mitigation plans

Our company values matter, and guide all that we do each day.

Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Solid experience in procurement across logistics, supply chain, or commercial services
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across cultures
• Good understanding of category management, supplier performance, and spend analytics
• Experience in international procurement and contract management
• Ability to manage procurement complexity across multiple geographies

Benefits

• Salary between ZAR , - ZAR , per annum, depending on experience
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Medical Aid
• 20 days holiday
• Birthday leave
• Wellness Programme

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and offered as % on-site based at our Kempton Park office.

Applications will close on Tuesday 2nd December

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This is a South Africa based role and the right to live and work in South Africa will need to be established during the recruitment process.

Please note that you will need to complete and pass MIE before a formal offer is made.

Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please be aware that we are NOT inviting recruitment agencies to submit candidates for this role and as such any approaches will be rejected.

Thank you for your understanding.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain #J-