Strategic Supply Chain Optimisation Lead

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is recruiting for a senior Supply Chain professional in Gauteng to lead end-to-end optimisation across procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics. You will develop strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier terms and drive cost efficiencies across a multinational manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5–6 years in Supply Chain with 2–3 years of management experience, strong contractual skills and exposure to SAP/SYSPRO/SAGE and preferably Microsoft Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field
• CIPS qualification advantageous
• 5–6 years' Supply Chain experience
• 2–3 years' management experience
• Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing background (Steel, Chemical, etc.)
• Experience across Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing and Logistics
• Strong contract negotiation capability
• Exposure to SAP, SYSPRO or SAGE; Dynamics advantageous
• Governance, compliance and quality-driven operating environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain optimisation across Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies, including supplier negotiations and cost optimisation.
• Drive warehouse and inventory optimisation, including WMS processes, stock controls and working-capital efficiency.
• Manage strategic supplier and supply chain contracts, negotiating favourable terms while ensuring service and continuity.
• Identify inefficiencies across the supply chain and implement sustainable process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage multimodal logistics across Road, Rail and Sea Freight, including SADC regional movements, imports and exports.
• Apply knowledge of INCOTERMS, FCL/LCL shipments and international freight requirements.
• Strengthen supplier performance, service levels and overall supply-chain resilience.
• Ensure strong corporate governance and compliance including B-BBBEE, ISO standards and quality controls.
• Lead and develop supply chain teams while partnering with operational, commercial and senior management stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Degree or Diploma

CIPS qualification advantageous

Tools

SAP/SYSPRO/SAGE

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Network Finance is recruiting for a senior Supply Chain professional in Gauteng to lead end-to-end optimisation across procurement, warehousing, inventory and logistics. You will develop strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier terms and drive cost efficiencies across a multinational manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5–6 years in Supply Chain with 2–3 years of management experience, strong contractual skills and exposure to SAP/SYSPRO/SAGE and preferably Microsoft Dynamics.