Senior Specialist : Supply Chain Management

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 5–7 years in Supply Chain Management, alongside significant ERP experience. Success in this position hinges on compliance with diverse regulations and fostering supplier collaborations. Candidates with strong analytical and negotiation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Registered with a recognised professional body.
• Working knowledge of Acts, Legislation, and transformation targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic sourcing, demand planning, and tender processes.
• Execute procurement in line with ESG, B-BBEE, and ESD compliance standards.
• Manage contracts, SLAs, supplier database and performance reviews.
• Analyse procurement spend and generate detailed reports.
• Support organisational culture through high-performance procurement practices.

Skills

Commodity sourcing strategies

Contract and supplier lifecycle management

Procurement reporting and analytics

Stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration

Governance and compliance (SCM, B-BBEE, ESG)

Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

Education

NQF Level 7 Degree in Supply Chain / MCIPS

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365)

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 Degree in Supply Chain / MCIPS
• Registered with a recognised professional body
• 5–7 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365)
• Working knowledge of Acts, Legislation, and transformation targets

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic sourcing, demand planning, and tender processes
• Execute procurement in line with ESG, B-BBEE, and ESD compliance standards
• Manage contracts, SLAs, supplier database and performance reviews
• Analyse procurement spend and generate detailed reports
• Support organisational culture through high-performance procurement practices

Required Skills:

• Commodity sourcing strategies
• Contract and supplier lifecycle management
• Procurement reporting and analytics
• Stakeholder engagement and supplier collaboration
• Governance and compliance (SCM, B-BBEE, ESG)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Change agility
• Ethical practice
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Operational excellence