Strategic Indirect Spend Lead | Procurement Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee indirect spend and drive strategic sourcing in the Nelspruit region. The role focuses on developing category strategies, leading RFx processes, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with business goals.

The position is office-based in Mpumalanga, requiring strong leadership, analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement performance and deliver value across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin or Finance; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 6 years procurement experience focusing on indirect spend and category strategy.
• Proven success in leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
• Strong spend analysis and TCO modeling experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software (SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend areas (IT, HR, facilities, marketing, services).
• Lead RFx events and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key indirect suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement for indirect goods and services with policy and ethics compliance.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and contract compliance.
• Manage procurement budget and report KPIs.
• Mentor and develop procurement staff.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/BA/Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee indirect spend and drive strategic sourcing in the Nelspruit region. The role focuses on developing category strategies, leading RFx processes, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with business goals.

The position is office-based in Mpumalanga, requiring strong leadership, analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement performance and deliver value across the