Senior FMCG Procurement Leader | Hybrid (George)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing of raw materials, packaging and indirect spend. You will guide a team of procurement professionals, optimize supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and resilience in the supply chain.

The role collaborates with R&D, Marketing and Operations to align procurement with business goals, including sustainability and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work arrangement offered in George.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in FMCG
• Proven strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to analyze market data and develop sourcing strategies
• Strong financial acumen and budget management expertise
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend
• Lead and mentor a procurement team
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate complex contracts
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure supply chain continuity and competitive pricing
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing and Operations on sourcing for new products
• Oversee procurement budget and track performance metrics
• Enforce procurement policies and best practices
• Drive sustainability initiatives in the supply chain
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Market analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics

MBA

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing of raw materials, packaging and indirect spend. You will guide a team of procurement professionals, optimize supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and resilience in the supply chain.

The role collaborates with R&D, Marketing and Operations to align procurement with business goals, including sustainability and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work arrangement offered in George.