Supplier Development Consultant: Grow SMEs & Anchor Links

BMA; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Performance recognition

Collaborative culture

Job summary

BMA Durban is seeking a Supplier Development Consultant to help SMEs grow within anchor firm supply chains, improving competitiveness and value delivery.

You’ll work hybrid, engaging with SMEs on capability-building, market access, and ESD spend optimization, tracking progress and contributing to measurable outcomes for clients and industry. If you’re pragmatic, curious and eager to drive economic impact, apply now.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in consulting, business improvement, operations, ESD or a similar environment.
• Proven process improvement experience, including root cause analysis, process mapping and SOP design
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence in Excel
• Minimum Honours degree from a leading academic university
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly to client sites

Responsibilities

• Strengthen SME fundamentals across operations, finance and commercial viability
• Identify capability gaps and facilitate targeted development interventions
• Improve SME performance, competitiveness, value proposition and market positioning
• Contribute to SME development programmes, tools and continuous improvement
• Track progress and support measurable business growth
• Identify supply opportunities and connect SMEs with anchor firms
• Build relationships with anchor firms to understand procurement needs and standards
• Match SMEs to relevant supply chain opportunities
• Prepare SMEs for buyer engagement, pitches and presentations

Skills

Consulting

Operations

ESD

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Honours degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job costing systems

Job description

BMA Durban is seeking a Supplier Development Consultant to help SMEs grow within anchor firm supply chains, improving competitiveness and value delivery.

You’ll work hybrid, engaging with SMEs on capability-building, market access, and ESD spend optimization, tracking progress and contributing to measurable outcomes for clients and industry. If you’re pragmatic, curious and eager to drive economic impact, apply now.