Senior Specialist : Supply Chain Management

Liyema Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Liyema Consulting is seeking a Senior Specialist in Supply Chain Management located in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will oversee the entire supply chain process, including sourcing, procurement, compliance, and supplier management. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, relevant qualifications, and strong ERP system knowledge are essential. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on strategic growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Registered with a recognised professional body.
• Strong experience with ERP systems.

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 skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Change agility

Ethical practice

Operational excellence

Education

NQF Level 7 Degree in Supply Chain or MCIPS

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Title : Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Management

Location : Johannesburg (Onsite)

Industry : Finance / Procurement

Job Type : Permanent | Full-Time

Job Overview :

A dynamic organisation is seeking a Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Management to manage the full supply chain value chain. This includes strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts, compliance, reporting, and supplier relationship management aligned with regulatory and transformation goals.

POSITION INFO :

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
• Strategic thinking
• Change agility
• Ethical practice
• Operational excellence

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