Purchasing Manager

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead procurement, strategy, and supplier relations. This senior role drives value through strategic sourcing, policy implementation, and proactive risk management, aligning purchasing with company goals.

You will mentor a procurement team, negotiate major contracts, and shape category strategies while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Purchasing Manager or senior procurement leadership role.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management, and complex contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a procurement team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies to meet organizational needs and cost objectives.
• Lead and mentor procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the negotiation of major contracts and long-term agreements with key suppliers.
• Implement and manage procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies throughout the procurement cycle.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead their procurement functions in George . This senior role involves overseeing all aspects of the purchasing process, from strategic sourcing to supplier relationship management, ensuring optimal value and efficiency for the organization. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with the company's goals, contributing significantly to the financial health of operations in the scenic Western Cape region. This is a key leadership position demanding expertise and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies to meet organizational needs and cost objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the negotiation of major contracts and long-term agreements with key suppliers.
• Implement and manage robust procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing to identify opportunities for savings and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies throughout the procurement cycle.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a Purchasing Manager or similar senior procurement leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, category management, and complex contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a procurement team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Generous medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment located in beautiful George .