Procurement Manager - Capital Expenditure

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus package

Strategic influence over investments

Health and retirement benefits

Global travel opportunities

Leadership role in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee capital expenditure projects from its Sandton base. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, develop robust sourcing strategies, negotiate major contracts, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement management, a track record in CapEx, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to drive value while mitigating risk across multiple business units in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in SCM, Engineering, PM, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement management with CapEx exposure.
• Led procurement teams on multi-million rand projects for infrastructure.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management and CapEx sourcing.
• Proficiency in project management and procurement software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for capital expenditure projects.
• Lead a team of procurement specialists for project-specific sourcing.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement including tendering, negotiation, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance across lifecycles.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for capital procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and ethics in procurement.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Project management software

Education

Master's degree in SCM / Engineering / PM

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major conglomerate with significant expansion plans, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee capital expenditure projects from their base in Sandton . This high-profile role will involve managing the procurement of significant assets, construction services, and infrastructure development critical to the company's growth strategy. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, develop robust sourcing strategies, negotiate major contracts, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing large-scale capital procurement, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset to drive value and mitigate risks, supporting investments across various business units in the Gauteng economic hub .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for all capital expenditure projects and associated services.
• Lead and manage a team of procurement specialists responsible for project-specific sourcing.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including tendering, negotiation, and contract award for high-value projects.
• Manage key supplier relationships and ensure performance standards are met throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct rigorous risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for capital procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, company policies, and ethical standards in procurement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement management, with a strong focus on capital projects and infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading procurement teams and managing multi-million rand projects.
• Expertise in contract negotiation , risk management, and strategic sourcing for CapEx.
• Proficiency in project management and procurement software systems.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and executive bonus package.
• Significant strategic influence over major company investments.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for global travel and professional development.
• A leadership role in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization based in Sandton .