Procurement Transformation & Supplier Development Lead

Isilumko Staffing; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing in Weltevredenpark, Gauteng, seeks a Procurement Transformation Specialist to drive procurement transformation, Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development and B-BBEE initiatives across the mining and manufacturing sectors. The role focuses on improving compliance, stakeholder engagement and sustainable procurement practices.

You will provide specialist advice, guide stakeholders on compliance, develop procedures, monitor performance and report on transformation progress

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' procurement experience in mining/manufacturing/industrial environments.
• At least 2 years' experience in Procurement Transformation, Supplier Development or Preferential Procurement.
• Experience in Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development, Supplier Relationship Management, and Procurement Compliance and Reporting.
• CIPS qualification or SAPICS membership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support to Procurement, Sourcing, and Operational teams regarding Preferential Procurement, Local Procurement, B-BBEE, and Supplier Development strategies.
• Guide internal stakeholders in meeting regulatory, transformation, and procurement compliance requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining centralized procurement procedures, checklists, guidelines, and management tools to support transformation objectives.
• Monitor and report on procurement transformation performance, identifying gaps and recommending improvement initiatives.
• Communicate scorecard performance and compliance status regularly to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate audits relating to Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development activities.
• Identify non-compliance risks and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Maintain records required for B-BBEE verification and regulatory inspections.
• Serve as liaison with community forums and external stakeholders regarding procurement transformation and supplier development.
• Compile and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement transformation reports.
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives to develop qualifying suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transformation performance and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Integrity

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team player

Planning

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Degree or Diploma in Commercial, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management

Tools

SAP MM FI PM

Excel

Job description

Isilumko Staffing in Weltevredenpark, Gauteng, seeks a Procurement Transformation Specialist to drive procurement transformation, Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development and B-BBEE initiatives across the mining and manufacturing sectors. The role focuses on improving compliance, stakeholder engagement and sustainable procurement practices.

You will provide specialist advice, guide stakeholders on compliance, develop procedures, monitor performance and report on transformation progress