Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Senior Purchasing Administrator to lead the purchasing function, drive strategic sourcing, and negotiate high-value contracts. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies while delivering cost efficiencies and procurement excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of ERP systems, and a track record of cost savings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record negotiating complex contracts and achieving cost savings.
• Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and SCM methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the purchasing team and manage workload.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans to optimize costs.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and SLAs with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate cross-department stock.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulations.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Procurement software

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / Business Admin

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a Senior Purchasing Administrator to lead the purchasing function, drive strategic sourcing, and negotiate high-value contracts. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies while delivering cost efficiencies and procurement excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of ERP systems, and a track record of cost savings.