Procurement Manager: Global Sourcing & Cost Control

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract activities in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee both local and international suppliers, manage imports/exports, and maintain inventory levels to ensure cost-effective procurement.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP proficiency (SAP/Syspro/Sage Evolution), and a track record of reducing costs while improving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Procurement Management or Senior Purchasing experience in manufacturing/engineering/mining.
• Qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers, strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of imports/exports, customs clearance, international procurement, and logistics.
• ERP systems experience with SAP, Syspro, Sage Evolution and related inventory/cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract activities.
• Manage local and international suppliers and oversee imports/exports.
• Maintain inventory levels and negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Drive supplier performance and support production requirements.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier performance management

Imports/exports/logistics

Education

Supply Chain Management qualification

Tools

SAP

Syspro

Sage Evolution

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and contract activities in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee both local and international suppliers, manage imports/exports, and maintain inventory levels to ensure cost-effective procurement.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP proficiency (SAP/Syspro/Sage Evolution), and a track record of reducing costs while improving supplier performance.