Senior Manager – Procurement

Hire Resolve; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Procurement to join their Supply Chain Division based in Paarl. In this role, you will manage procurement strategies and drive supplier collaboration. The ideal candidate has at least 8-10 years of experience in a senior procurement or agri-related management role, with strong knowledge of agricultural supply chains and infrastructure. This is a senior-level opportunity with a market-related and negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in a senior procurement or agri-related management role.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural supply chains and infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven solutions.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for infrastructure and mechanisation.
• Drive supplier collaboration and product innovation.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence and apply insights to strategy.

Skills

Category strategy development

Supplier collaboration

Contract management

Market intelligence

AI-driven solutions

Supplier relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant B degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

One of our clients, a leading player in the agricultural retail and supply chain sector, is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement to join their Supply Chain Division based in Paarl. This exciting senior-level opportunity is focused on managing procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies for infrastructure and mechanisation
• Drive supplier collaboration and product innovation
• Oversee governance, pricing models (SPP), and contract management
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence and apply insights to strategy

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant B degree or equivalent qualification
• 8–10 years’ experience in a senior procurement or agri-related management role
• Strong knowledge of agricultural supply chains and infrastructure
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven solutions
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak seasons

Salary: Market-related and negotiable