Senior Procurement Manager — Capital Projects (Construction)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for major capital projects on-site. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, develop comprehensive strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for project execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction procurement, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage high-value contracts while mitigating risks across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in SCM, Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of procurement experience, with 5+ years on large capital projects.
• Experience managing multi-million Rand contracts and complex tenders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
• Manage tender processes including RFPs/RFQs and bid evaluations.
• Oversee procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and procurement policies.
• Manage supplier relationships and risk across the project lifecycle.
• Report procurement status and savings to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Tender management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in SCM

Tools

Oracle Projects

SAP

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for major capital projects on-site. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, develop comprehensive strategies, and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for project execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction procurement, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage high-value contracts while mitigating risks across the lifecycle.