Sales & Procurement Lead — Inventory, Budgeting & Growth

Bluff Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluff Personnel is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to manage strategic sourcing and purchasing across energy projects and to lead a team of buyers. The role focuses on building strong supplier relationships to secure materials and services essential to the energy sector.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, deep knowledge of industrial procurement, and a track record of driving operational excellence across sourcing, contracting, supplier

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in procurement within the energy/industrial sector.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic procurement plans for key categories within the energy sector.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
• Conduct detailed market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure competitive pricing.
• Establish and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and operations teams to align procurement activities with project needs and company objectives.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

People management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Market analysis

Budget management

Job description

Our client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to manage strategic sourcing and purchasing activities for their operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. This leadership role will be instrumental in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing a team of buyers, and fostering strong supplier relationships to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services essential to the energy industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of industrial procurement, and a commitment to driving operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical procurement functions in a vital industry and contribute to significant projects.

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to manage strategic sourcing and purchasing activities for their operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. This leadership role will be instrumental in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing a team of buyers, and fostering strong supplier relationships to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services essential to the energy industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of industrial procurement, and a commitment to driving operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical procurement functions in a vital industry and contribute to significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic procurement plans for key categories within the energy sector.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
• Conduct detailed market analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure competitive pricing.
• Establish and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and operations teams to align procurement activities with project needs and company objectives.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations.