Procurement Operations & Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

BDO Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead operational procurement, enforce policy compliance, and drive data governance across supplier onboarding, spend tracking, and category oversight. You will supervise a small team, implement improvements, and partner with Finance for strategic insights.

The role requires strong experience in ERP systems, contract governance, and BBBEE compliance, with a focus on continuous process improvements within a risk-aware environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years procurement experience with strong operational and administrative capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• CIPS membership preferred.
• Experience in leading or supervising a small procurement team.
• Strong working understanding of ERP systems (e.g. Maconomy) and document governance.
• Exposure to process redesign, workflow improvements or system enhancements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential.
• Knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiation of favourable terms.
• Knowledge of BBBEE procurement requirements and compliance processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day procurement operations and ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy and Delegated Levels of Authority.
• Implement procurement policy and train the business on best practice; resolve system shortcomings.
• OverseePO workflows, supplier onboarding, documentation accuracy and procurement controls.
• Maintain procurement ERP systems, vendor data integrity and approved vendor lists.
• Produce monthly spend reporting and procurement submissions to Head of Finance.
• Identify inefficiencies and redesign procurement processes and governance.
• Coach and supervise Procurement Administrators; provide on-the-job training.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, due diligence, annual reviews and BBBEE documentation.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Documentation and compliance

Team supervision

Negotiation

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration

CIPS membership

Tools

Maconomy ERP

Phinity

Excel

Job description

BDO Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead operational procurement, enforce policy compliance, and drive data governance across supplier onboarding, spend tracking, and category oversight. You will supervise a small team, implement improvements, and partner with Finance for strategic insights.

The role requires strong experience in ERP systems, contract governance, and BBBEE compliance, with a focus on continuous process improvements within a risk-aware environment.