Senior Procurement Leader-Hybrid, Global Sourcing & Savings

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Executive health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function, shaping strategy, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost savings in a hybrid work model. The role requires 8–10 years in procurement with leadership, strong negotiation, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and professional certifications.

You will guide a team, drive compliance, and align procurement with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years in procurement and supply chain, with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Proven cost-saving strategy implementation and supplier negotiation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to high performance.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across spend categories.
• Manage key supplier relationships and ensure performance and value.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cost optimization

Supplier management

Negotiation

Risk management

Team mentoring

ERP systems

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a highly experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function, shaping strategy, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost savings in a hybrid work model. The role requires 8–10 years in procurement with leadership, strong negotiation, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and professional certifications.

You will guide a team, drive compliance, and align procurement with corporate goals.