Supply Chain Management à Afrique du Sud

ENERTRAG Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Join to apply for the Senior Procurement Manager role at ENERTRAG .

ENERTRAG South Africa is a clean energy developer and a subsidiary of ENERTRAG SE, an independent energy company in Germany, France, Ghana, Vietnam, and Uruguay expanding to other areas of the globe.

As an independent energy company, ENERTRAG generates electricity, hydrogen, and heat exclusively from renewable sources and supplies safe, inexpensive renewable energy to end-customers from residential, and commercial to heavy industry.

ENERTRAG is expanding its activities in South Africa and is preparing for the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects.

This includes significant main equipment, civil, electrical and grid infrastructure procurement.

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead and manage these complex commercial and contractual processes in close cooperation with local engineering teams, and our global procurement team.

The Snr Procurement Manager will lead all aspects of BOP / BOS and Grid infrastructure procurement on behalf of ENERTRAG South Africa, and will support global colleagues in the procurement of main equipment (Wind Turbine Generator, PV Module, Inverter, BESS, electrolysers etc).

Strategic Procurement & Tendering: Develop and implement procurement strategies for infrastructure scopes (Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant, EPC packages, substations, roads, foundations, grid connections). Lead multi-stage tender processes from RfQ to contract award, including bid evaluations, negotiation, and contract finalization. Coordinate closely with local engineering, PMO, construction and development teams, as well as the central procurement team at ENERTRAG HQ.

Contract Management & Risk Mitigation: Draft and negotiate infrastructure and long-term service contracts based on international standards (e.g. FIDIC, NEC) or ENERTRAG Heads of Terms. Identify and manage commercial risks related to performance, timelines, permitting, site conditions, and grid connection. Contribute to investment gate decisions (FID, RtB) by ensuring contractual and commercial readiness.

Supplier Development & Governance: Build and manage a qualified supplier base, considering local market realities, B-BBEE requirements, and compliance with ENERTRAG policies. Ensure adherence to governance structures, including the Supplier Code of Conduct, documentation standards, and risk escalation protocols. Participate in supplier performance reviews and contribute to the implementation of procurement tools and reporting systems.

Field of Study: Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.

Type of Training: Minimum 8 years of professional experience in procurement of construction or infrastructure works; at least 3 years in the South African market.

Relevant Professional Experience: Proven track record in managing tender and contract processes (EPC, CBoP, EBoP); familiarity with permitting and local market conditions.

Additional qualification(s) / certificates: Sound knowledge of FIDIC / NEC contracts and international procurement standards.

Experience: Extensive knowledge and understanding of BOP / BOS and Grid Infrastructure Procurement; experience with main Equipment Procurement; sustainability and compliance.

IT Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Power Point, Word).

Additional Information Personal Competencies: Communicative skills, coordination skills, negotiation skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills, ability to work in a team. Foreign Language Skills: Business fluent in English; another South African official language and German are a plus.

All positions are open to both full-time and part-time work.

Just let us know what suits you best – we look forward to hearing from you.

Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Utilities.