Strategic Procurement Partner - Drive Sustainable Value

Roche; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche South Africa seeks a Strategic Procurement Partner to join the Finance Chapter. You will translate business needs into strategic sourcing initiatives, lead cross-functional procurement programs, and partner with regional and global networks to drive value and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, oversee supplier onboarding and contract management, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure governance and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience is required.
• Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, and Business Partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate B-BBEE and ESG into supplier processes.
• Proficiency with digital procurement platforms and spend data analytics.
• Project leadership across matrix organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category planning across diverse spend areas.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure policy adherence.
• Oversee procurement lifecycle from onboarding to contract closure.
• Manage PO processes and vendor master data.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Collaborative influencer

Analytical mindset

Ethical patient-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Tools

E-sourcing suites

P2P systems

Job description

Roche South Africa seeks a Strategic Procurement Partner to join the Finance Chapter. You will translate business needs into strategic sourcing initiatives, lead cross-functional procurement programs, and partner with regional and global networks to drive value and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, oversee supplier onboarding and contract management, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure governance and patient-centered outcomes.