Strategic Supply Chain Lead - BESS & Electrical Components

Prosperitas Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperitas Personnel is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to own the end-to-end supply chain for Battery Energy Storage Systems, including batteries, inverters and containerised solutions. The role balances cost, quality, delivery and working capital to ensure reliable supply of critical components.

You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, manage procurement of electronic, electrical and mechanical components, and lead supplier relationships locally and internationally,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Engineering, B.Com Supply Chain or related field.
• 5–10 years in supply chain/procurement/logistics in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven sourcing experience for electronic, electrical and mechanical components.
• Strong ERP/MRP planning experience (ERPNext, Syspro or similar).
• Experience in energy, power systems or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Technical understanding of electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier-management abilities.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping and customs clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with project delivery requirements.
• Manage procurement of electronic, electrical and mechanical components.
• Manage suppliers and service providers, including container manufacturing, cabling, HVAC and fire suppression.
• Build and maintain local and international supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and supply agreements.
• Lead demand planning, inventory optimisation and MRP within an ERP environment.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, logistics and supply-chain risks.
• Drive cost reduction, efficiency and quality improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management and Production teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, B.Com Supply Chain Management or related field

Strong ERP/MRP planning experience

Strong stakeholder and supplier-management abilities

Technical understanding of electrical/electronic/mechanical components

Negotiation and analytical skills

Tools

ERPNext

Syspro

Job description

Prosperitas Personnel is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to own the end-to-end supply chain for Battery Energy Storage Systems, including batteries, inverters and containerised solutions. The role balances cost, quality, delivery and working capital to ensure reliable supply of critical components.

You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, manage procurement of electronic, electrical and mechanical components, and lead supplier relationships locally and internationally,