Procurement Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Manager for a hybrid role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead strategic sourcing across indirect spend, develop category strategies, and manage a team of procurement professionals to deliver significant cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Requirements: Bachelor's in SCM or related field, 8+ years in procurement with leadership; ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). MBA or CIPS a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin or Finance.
• 8+ years in procurement with leadership experience.
• Strong category management and negotiation skills.
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle; knowledge of indirect spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect procurement strategy and category plans.
• Negotiate with key suppliers to optimize price, terms and service levels.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Ensure compliant procure-to-pay processes and KPI tracking.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

MBA/CIPS desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

E-procurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified industrial conglomerate, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of all indirect spend categories. This hybrid role, based in East London, Eastern Cape , will involve developing category strategies, leading high-value negotiations, and managing a team of procurement professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving significant cost savings, improving supplier performance, and ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services that support the company's operations across various business units. This is a leadership opportunity in a key industrial hub, East London , offering significant scope for impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for all indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, facilities, marketing, professional services).
• Lead complex negotiations with key suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement specialists, fostering their professional development.
• Conduct thorough market analysis and identify sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee the entire procure-to-pay process, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for indirect procurement operations and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their needs and ensure procurement support aligns with strategic objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about market trends, best practices, and innovations in indirect procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• An MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 4 years in a management or leadership role focusing on indirect spend.
• Proven expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of the South African indirect procurement landscape.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e‑procurement tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive change and manage multiple priorities in a complex organizational structure.
• Must be based in or able to commute to East London, Eastern Cape , with flexibility for occasional travel.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Exposure to diverse business units and strategic decision‑making.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in East London .
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Professional development support and training programs.