Supply Chain Manager

Rise Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves developing and executing supply chain strategies for telecom equipment and managing supplier relationships. Key responsibilities include leading negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing inventory management. Successful candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management and excellent leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive cost efficiency and operational resilience in the telecom sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing supply chain strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills in supplier and contract management.
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management in procurement.
• Familiarity with inventory and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies for product availability and efficiency.
• Lead strategic sourcing and manage suppliers for telecom hardware.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and oversee contract management.
• Collaborate with teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Lead a high-performing supply chain team and report on performance metrics.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy and Cost Management

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that ensure product availability, cost efficiency and operational resilience.

• Lead strategic sourcing of microwave equipment and telecom network hardware.

• Analyse supply trends and implement cost reduction initiatives.

• Ensure spending aligns with financial objectives and company policies.

Supplier and Contract Management

• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers specialising in telecom and microwave transmission equipment.

• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to drive maximum value.

• Conduct ongoing supplier performance reviews and manage non-compliance.

• Maintain strong vendor partnerships to support network infrastructure needs.

Compliance, Risk and Process Management

• Manage tendering, RFQs and bid evaluations for telecom equipment.

• Ensure all procurement and supply chain activities comply with regulatory and industry standards.

• Oversee accurate documentation, contract management and audit readiness.

• Monitor supply risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Inventory, Logistics and Demand Planning

• Collaborate with technical, finance and operations teams to forecast demand for microwave equipment and related telecom hardware.

• Manage inventory levels and ensure optimal stock flows.

• Improve lead times, logistics efficiency and product availability.

• Coordinate with logistics partners for local and international shipments.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, sales and legal teams to support overall business strategy.

• Report to senior leadership on supplier performance, risks, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost savings achieved through sourcing and negotiation.

• Supplier reliability, delivery quality and service performance.

• Efficiency of supply chain and procurement turnaround time.

• Reduction of inventory risks and supply disruptions.

• Cross-functional alignment with operational and technical requirements.