Strategic Sourcing Manager - Manufacturing

Placements24; Klerksdorp; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive bonus potential

Relocation assistance

Health & retirement benefits

Global professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Klerksdorp, North West. The role leads procurement strategy for manufacturing categories, driving cost savings and supply‑chain resilience. You will craft long‑term plans, onboard suppliers, and negotiate high‑value contracts.

You will mentor a procurement team, partner with engineering and finance, and influence stakeholders across the business to achieve global sourcing excellence.

Competenze

• Master's degree or MBA in SCM, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10 years in strategic sourcing/procurement within manufacturing.
• Expertise in category management, global sourcing, and complex negotiation.

Mansioni

• Develop long-term strategic sourcing plans for key manufacturing categories.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers globally and domestically.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations with favorable terms.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers to drive innovation.
• Conduct spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier risk assessments.
• Drive continual improvement in sourcing and supply base.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to align goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions.

Conoscenze

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

SAP / ERP

Formazione

MBA or MSc in SCM / Business Admin / Engineering

Strumenti

SAP ERP

e-sourcing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the manufacturing sector based in Klerksdorp , North West, is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and strategic Strategic Sourcing Manager. This critical role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive significant cost savings, improve quality, and ensure supply chain resilience for all manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in category management, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiation within the manufacturing landscape. This is a senior position offering the opportunity to lead procurement initiatives and directly impact the company's profitability and competitive advantage in the Klerksdorp region. We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of transforming procurement functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic sourcing plans for key manufacturing categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers globally and domestically.
• Lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts, ensuring optimal terms and conditions.
• Manage and develop relationships with key strategic suppliers to foster innovation and collaboration.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function and supply base.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and finance departments to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance against key metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the procurement team.

Requirements

• Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a significant portion in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in category management, global sourcing, and complex contract negotiation.
• Proven track record of achieving substantial cost savings and performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and advanced analytics.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and global supply chains.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp , North West.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary package.
• Significant annual bonus potential based on performance.
• Comprehensive executive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the procurement strategy for a major manufacturing entity.
• Relocation assistance if required.
• Professional development opportunities at a global level.