Product & Procurement Manager

Headhunters recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters recruitment seeks a Product & Procurement Manager for our client in the Industrial Supplies and Engineering Equipment sector, based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will steer product strategy, pricing, profitability and supplier relationships, while ensuring optimal stock and data analytics.

The role requires extensive experience in product management or procurement within tooling or hydraulics, plus strong SAP/BI tooling knowledge and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Matric, or equivalent qualification required.
• Technical diploma preferred (N-Dip, trade or engineering).
• Hydraulic / fluid power training beneficial.
• At least 3 years in a technical sales, branch or procurement role.
• At least 5 years' experience in a product management, category management or procurement role.
• Experience in industrial tooling, hydraulics or technical wholesale distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage product strategy, pricing, profitability and range performance.
• Manage procurement, supplier sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Lead development and management of the brand.
• Maintain stock levels, sourcing, and data analytics across products and suppliers.
• Support product marketing, branch training, and technical sales needs.

Skills

QlikView

Netstock

AI forecasting

Procurement planning

P&L management

Pricing strategy

Education

Matric or equivalent

Technical diploma (N-Dip, trade or engineering)

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Our client in the Industrial Supplies and Engineering Equipment industry, is looking to employ a passionate and driven Product & Procurement Manager to join their team based in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent.

• Technical diploma (N-Dip, trade or engineering) preferred

• Hydraulic / fluid power training beneficial.

• At least 3 years in a technical sales, branch or procurement role.

• Meets the education, hydraulics and systems requirements.

• At least 5 years' experience in a product management, category management or procurement role.

• Experience in industrial tooling, hydraulics or technical wholesale / distribution.

Skills & Knowledge

• SAP Business One (operational proficiency).

• QlikView (dashboards and reporting).

• Netstock (forecasting and replenishment).

• Practical use of AI tools for analysis, forecasting and content.

• Procurement planning and supplier performance management

• Product-line P&L: GP %, contribution margin, landed cost, forex.

• Pricing, margin and rebate structures.

Hydraulics Knowledge

• High-pressure (700 bar) principles: pressure, force, flow, tonnage.

• Cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, couplers and fittings.

• Torque wrenches and bolt tensioners; lifting and pressing applications.

• Hydraulic safety standards and testing.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Manage product strategy, pricing, profitability, and range performance.

• Manage procurement, supplier sourcing and commercial negotiations.

• Lead development and management of the brand.

• Manage suppliers, stock levels, sourcing, and commercial terms.

• Maintain accurate product, procurement and supplier data, systems, dashboards, and analytics.

• Support product marketing, branch training, and technical sales needs.