Procurement Excellence Manager

Procurement Excellence Manager

International Facilities Services

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

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Posted 20 October 2026

• Closing Date 13 November 2026

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Job Details

Division South Africa

Business Unit Sourcing & Procurement - NR

Minimum experience Not Applicable

Company primary industry Facilities Services

Job functional area Supply Chain

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

• Build the procurement operating system that enables consistent strategy execution, performance management, specification standardisation, digital adoption, process excellence, capability development and measurable functional maturity across IFS Africa.
• The role covers procurement strategy deployment, operating model, process design, digital enablement, performance/KPIs, analytics governance, capability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• 2.1. Key Accountabilities

• Translate the Strategic Sourcing Executive’s strategy into a multi-year procurement transformation roadmap and annual operating plan.

• Design and continuously improve the end-to-end procurement operating model, process architecture and RACI.

• Own functional KPI definitions, performance cadence, benefits methodology and executive reporting standards.

• Lead procurement digitisation, workflow automation, e-sourcing adoption and data-quality improvement.

• Develop procurement maturity assessments and prioritise interventions to move the function toward best-in-class performance.

• Establish standard playbooks, toolkits and ways of working for sourcing, negotiation, SRM and contract management. Work with the business to standardise specifications for effective strategic sourcing.

• Lead capability assessment, learning pathways, succession planning and professionalisation of the function.

• Drive lean process improvement to reduce sourcing and approval cycle times while strengthening controls.

• Coordinate cross-functional transformation initiatives and ensure benefits are embedded after implementation.

• Create a culture of fact-based decision making, continuous improvement and disciplined performance management.

• 2.2. Decision Rights

• Set procurement process and performance standards.

• Sponsor improvement initiatives.

• Challenge inefficient practices.

• Recommend digital investments and operating-model changes.

• 2.3. Governance & Risk

• Ensure transformation does not weaken controls, fragment data or create shadow processes.

• Maintain documented process ownership and change governance.

• 2.4. World-Class Function Expectation

• Create a scalable procurement management system that combines CIPS-aligned capability, digital workflow, reliable data and a relentless focus on measurable business outcomes.

• 2.5. Digital & Data Expectation

• Use approved procurement technology, structured data and digital workflows as the default way of working.

• Maintain high-quality data at source and actively identify automation opportunities.

• 2.6. Key Interfaces

• Strategic Sourcing Executive, procurement leadership, Finance, IT, HR, Operations, market leadership, Group procurement and technology/service partners.

• 2.7. Team Management

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the applicable labour legislation.

• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback, including informal and formal staff appraisals.

• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.

• Manage staff administration issues, including leave, time management and interaction with the wider business.

• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.

• Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.

• 2.8. Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.

• Support and drive the business core values.

• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.

• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.

• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

• Qualification and Experience

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce or equivalent.

• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Strategy, Analytics or Transformation advantageous.

• CIPS/MCIPS, Lean/Six Sigma, project or change management certification advantageous.

• 8 to 12 years’ experience in procurement and engineering with strong experience in transformation, operating-model design, performance management, analytics and change implementation.

• Valid Code EB drivers' licence

• Willingness to travel to the sites across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Preference will be given to internal applicants and appointments that support the achievement of our Employment Equity and Affirmative Action goals

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