Senior FMCG Procurement Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Bonus

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary tied to performance bonus

Medical & retirement benefits

Generous leave and time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Cutting-edge procurement tech &培训

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations for FMCG product lines. You will oversee sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, and manage a team of buyers to ensure quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, cost efficiencies, supplier relationships, and collaboration with R&D, Production, Marketing, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in procurement with FMCG exposure.
• Experience leading a procurement team.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for raw materials and packaging.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Mentor and manage a team of buyers and procurement specialists.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Marketing and Sales to align procurement with business goals.
• Ensure regulatory and ethical sourcing practices.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an accomplished Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement operations for FMCG product lines. You will oversee sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, and manage a team of buyers to ensure quality and reliability.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, cost efficiencies, supplier relationships, and collaboration with R&D, Production, Marketing, and Sales.