Strategic National Procurement Leader

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a National Procurement Manager to lead their Procurement Department. The role entails managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing teams in Cape Town and Gauteng, and monitoring procurement processes to achieve cost efficiency. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of managerial experience in relevant environments and strong negotiation skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ previous experience in a senior managerial position in a production/operational/engineering environment.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the procurement of goods and services according to policies.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with suppliers.
• Provide operational support and advice to leadership on procurement matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant Degree/Diploma in Procurement Management/Inventory Management

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

ACCPAC

Fraxion ordering system

Job description

A prominent manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a National Procurement Manager to lead their Procurement Department. The role entails managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing teams in Cape Town and Gauteng, and monitoring procurement processes to achieve cost efficiency. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of managerial experience in relevant environments and strong negotiation skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.