Senior Procurement Lead: Strategy, Savings & Leadership

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Leadership development

Training and certification support

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement operations and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. You will manage sourcing, negotiation, and contract management while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

You will mentor junior team members, develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, and optimize supplier relationships to support critical business needs.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation and contract administration skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain, logistics and procurement software.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethics and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists.
• Analyze market data to identify opportunities for improvements and innovation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

CIPS certification (plus)

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement operations and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. You will manage sourcing, negotiation, and contract management while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

You will mentor junior team members, develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, and optimize supplier relationships to support critical business needs.