Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

AVI Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is looking for a skilled Procurement Manager in Johannesburg to source high-quality raw materials. This role supports their commitment to quality, requiring 5-6 years of relevant experience in procurement management, particularly in the FMCG sector. Strong analytical and negotiating skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years procurement management experience in the FMCG industry.
• Experience within the raw material value chain.
• Experience in Store Keeping or Procurement jobs.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
• Forecast procurement needs and implement supply agreements.
• Identify new procurement value and productivity opportunities.

Skills

SAP or similar software

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

AIB / BRC / FCCP 22 000

Safex

CBOT

Job description

Job title : Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : October 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team within NBL at the Head Office based in Bryanston. In this role, you will source only the highest quality raw materials, ensuring alignment with our heritage brands and upholding NBL's promise of quality. Your work will support our Proudly South African identity, delivering products that consistently meet the high standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategic sourcing strategies and policies in conjunction with all critical stakeholders.
• Data mining, including Total Cost of Ownership Analysis.
• Supply Risk Management: Forecasting of procurement needs, implementation of supply agreements, supplier capacity analysis, material coverage and scenario planning.
• Project management.
• Continuously identify new procurement value and productivity opportunities, in line with the NBL commodity sourcing strategies.
• Budgeting and forecasting of future commodity pricing.
• Establish and execute commodity hedging strategies.
• Workable knowledge of hard and soft tolling supply arrangements where applicable.
• Align different stakeholders across different functional departments.
• Supplier Development and continuous improvement.

Knowledge

• SAP or similar software
• AIB / BRC / FCCP 22 000
• Advanced Excel
• Safex
• CBOT

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Relationship management
• Results orientated
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivation and ability to function independently
• High level of Emotional maturity

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-6 years procurement management experience gained ideally within the FMCG industry and within the raw material value chain
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs