Procurement Manager in North West

Energy Jobline ZR; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 1 172 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities business in South Africa is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support end-to-end procurement activities across IT categories. This hybrid role involves working closely with teams to deliver best value through compliant sourcing, tendering, and negotiation practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of procurement regulations and experience in managing complex tenders. Competitive package includes salary of circa £51,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Generous Pension

26 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays

Professional Development and Training Support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tenders and procurement activity in a regulated or complex organisation.
• A strong grasp of procurement regulations and compliance.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing internal stakeholders.
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for procurement guidance and best practice.
• Delivering compliant procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, renewals, and negotiations.
• Supporting the development of category strategies across key spend areas.
• Influencing stakeholders across the business to deliver best‑value outcomes.
• Helping to ensure that all procurement activity meets internal controls and legal requirements.

Job description

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Job Description

Procurement people are currently working with a leading utilities business who are looking for a Procurement Manager.

The role will support the end‑to‑end delivery of procurement activity across a range of goods and services specific to the IT Category. Working closely with the Category Manager, they will help to shape and implement category strategies, run compliant tendering processes and manage supplier negotiations to ensure value for money.

This is a varied and collaborative role that will see them working closely with teams across the business to understand their needs, influence specifications and ensure strong commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for procurement guidance and best practice
• Delivering compliant procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, renewals and negotiations
• Supporting the development of category strategies across key spend areasInfluencing stakeholders across the business to deliver best‑value outcomes
• Helping to ensure that all procurement activity meets internal controls and legal requirements

Candidates

• Experience in managing tenders and procurement activity in a regulated or complex organisation
• A strong grasp of procurement regulations and compliance
• Confidence in engaging and influencing internal stakeholders
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it
• A full UK driving licence

The role can be based across multiple locations across the North West. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week on site.

Package: Salary circa £51000 + Car Allowance + Generous Pension + 26 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays + Professional Development and Training Support

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