Purchasing Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager in Polokwane to oversee procurement operations in a hybrid setup. Lead a team, develop purchasing strategies, and ensure quality and budget targets are met.

This role focuses on optimizing the supply chain, building supplier relations, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery while balancing remote leadership with in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in purchasing management or senior procurement role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, negotiation, and contract law.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management in hybrid environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchasing team with guidance and feedback.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing plans and policies.
• Oversee negotiations of contracts and pricing with key suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance for competitive sourcing.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with departments to forecast needs and align procurement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Decision making

Contract law

Supply chain

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations in Polokwane. This hybrid role requires a leader who can manage a team, develop effective purchasing strategies, and ensure the acquisition of goods and services meets quality standards and budget requirements. You will be responsible for optimizing the supply chain, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving efficiency within the purchasing function, balancing remote flexibility with necessary in-office team leadership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchasing team, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing plans and policies.
• Oversee the negotiation of contracts and pricing with key suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure competitive sourcing.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with other departments to forecast needs and align procurement strategies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a purchasing management or senior procurement role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, negotiation, and contract law.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, suitable for a hybrid environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive managerial salary and potential bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and strategic impact.
• A dynamic role leading a critical function within the organization.