Procurement Manager — Extended Workforce Solutions

SDI International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SDI International, a global procurement partner, seeks a Procurement Manager – Extended Workforce Solutions based in Cape Town to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management within Extended Workforce Solutions.

You will collaborate with Legal, Global Process Owners, and cross-functional teams across locations to drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliant procurement practices.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Extended Workforce, staffing, HR services category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Understanding of supplier selection, supplier analysis, and supplier relationship management within the logistics space.
• Procurement process knowledge including financial analysis, market analysis, and category strategy development.
• Effective communicator capable of managing stakeholders across time zones and organizational levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities within, but not limited to Extended Workforce Solutions category including supplier selection, RFPs, RFQs, competitive evaluations, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Manage end-to-end category management including supplier governance, contract renewals, and ongoing supplier relationship management
• Understand the current supplier base, spend, and goals of the organization to define and maintain a procurement strategy in alignment with key stakeholders
• Support supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier governance frameworks
• Maintain alignment with category strategies and program governance standards
• Work with suppliers to define the most appropriate and cost-effective pricing structures to support the organization
• Leverage existing supply base and identify new opportunities to drive efficiencies and deliver cost savings
• Conduct risk assessments where needed to protect the interests and assets of the organization
• Provide category intelligence and stakeholder reporting including weekly/monthly spend and cost savings reports
• Schedule and coordinate supplier performance review meetings
• Coordinate and actively participate in technical discussions between suppliers and internal customers
• Work closely with multiple teams to understand business requirements, goals, and objectives in order to efficiently support their operations
• Analyze processes, identify, prioritize, and drive continuous improvements
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and external suppliers
• Interact with Internal/External Stakeholders across multiple global locations and time zones

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

English communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

SDI International, a global procurement partner, seeks a Procurement Manager – Extended Workforce Solutions based in Cape Town to lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management within Extended Workforce Solutions.

You will collaborate with Legal, Global Process Owners, and cross-functional teams across locations to drive cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliant procurement practices.