Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Smart Procurement; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Manager in Strategic Sourcing to lead the development of a comprehensive sourcing strategy for raw materials. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment with operational needs and industry best practices while exploring evolving market technologies. With a focus on collaboration with the Strategy team, the successful candidate will also assess market participants within the supply chain. If you have a strong background in metallurgy and supply chain management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in operational or technical environments.
• Strong knowledge in supply chain and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a three-year sourcing strategy for raw materials.
• Collaborate on a longer-term sourcing strategy with the Strategy team.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Metallurgy Knowledge

Market Assessment

Education

B. Honours or B. Eng Degree

Management Development Programme or MBA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

We are representing a leading Heavy Manufacturing company seeking a Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing based in Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a three-year sourcing strategy for raw materials across all business units, aligned with technical and operational requirements. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Strategy team on a longer-term strategy (five to ten years).

The role requires ensuring the sourcing strategy incorporates industry best practices and evolving market technologies related to primary and secondary raw materials, scrap, and logistics. The manager will also assess and develop market participants within the supply chain.

Requirements:

• Applicable B. Honours or B. Eng Degree, preferably in Metallurgy (additional advantage)
• Management Development Programme or MBA (preferable)
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in operational or technical environments
• Experience in Commercial and Supply Chain environments
• Strong metallurgical knowledge and supply chain management understanding

Please send your CV, quoting the job title in the subject line, to The People Shop (Pty) Ltd.