Senior Procurement Manager

ENERTRAG SE; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100 000 - 140 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy in South Africa is seeking a Snr Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects. This role involves strategic procurement, contract management, and supplier development. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of procurement experience, with a strong understanding of local market conditions and proven track record in managing complex contract processes. Full-time position requiring fluency in English and preferably another local language.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in procurement of construction or infrastructure works.
• At least 3 years in the South African market.
• Familiarity with permitting and local market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure scopes.
• Lead multi-stage tender processes from RfQ to contract award.
• Coordinate with local engineering and central procurement teams.
• Draft and negotiate infrastructure and long-term service contracts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks related to projects.
• Build and manage a qualified supplier base.
• Ensure adherence to governance structures and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

ENERTRAG is expanding its activities in South Africa and is preparing for the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects. This includes significant main equipment civil electrical and grid infrastructure procurement. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead and manage these complex commercial and contractual processes in close cooperation with local engineering teams and our global procurement team. The Snr Procurement Manager will lead all aspects of BOP / BOS and Grid infrastructure procurement on behalf of ENERTRAG South Africa and will support global colleagues in the procurement of main equipment (Wind Turbine Generator PV Module Inverter BESS electrolysers etc).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Tendering: Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure scopes (Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant EPC packages substations roads foundations grid connections).
• Lead multi-stage tender processes from RfQ to contract award including bid evaluations negotiation and contract finalization.
• Coordinate closely with local engineering PMO construction and development teams as well as the central procurement team at ENERTRAG HQ.
• Contract Management & Risk Mitigation: Draft and negotiate infrastructure and long-term service contracts based on international standards (e.g. FIDIC NEC) or ENERTRAG Heads of Terms.
• Identify and manage commercial risks related to performance timelines permitting site conditions and grid connection.
• Contribute to investment gate decisions (FID RtB) by ensuring contractual and commercial readiness.
• Supplier Development & Governance: Build and manage a qualified supplier base considering local market realities B-BBEE requirements and compliance with ENERTRAG policies.
• Ensure adherence to governance structures including the Supplier Code of Conduct documentation standards and risk escalation protocols.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and contribute to the implementation of procurement tools and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Field of Study: Degree in Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• Type of Training: Minimum 8 years of professional experience in procurement of construction or infrastructure works; at least 3 years in the South African market.
• Relevant Professional Experience: Proven track record in managing tender and contract processes (EPC CBoP EBoP); familiarity with permitting and local market conditions.
• Additional qualification(s) / certificates: Sound knowledge of FIDIC / NEC contracts and international procurement standards.
• Experience: Extensive knowledge and understanding of BOP / BOS and Grid Infrastructure Procurement.
• Experience and understanding of main Equipment Procurement.
• Sustainability and Compliance.
• IT Knowledge (systems software ...).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel Power Point Word).

Additional Information

• Personal Competencies
• Communicative Skills
• Coordination skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Foreign Language Skills

Language / location notes: Business fluent in English; another South African official language and German are a plus.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type : Full-time

What counts for us are your skills and motivation - not age disability gender origin skin color sexual orientation or religion.