Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Procurement Manager

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Procurement Manager

Location: Cape Town Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial, supplier management and supply chain expertise?

We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and commercial development of a growing business. This is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, securing competitive supply and logistics solutions, and supporting commercial, operational and working-capital objectives.

You will work closely with suppliers, customers, Finance, Sales, Quality, Warehouse, Operations, transport providers and third-party logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Procurement

• Develop and implement effective sourcing and procurement strategies

• Manage local and international supplier relationships

• Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions

• Ensure competitive pricing, quality and reliable supply

• Identify and implement cost-saving and procurement optimisation opportunities

• Manage supplier performance and mitigate supply risks

• Supply Planning

• Oversee procurement requirements in line with demand, inventory levels and business requirements

• Ensure continuity and security of supply

• Work closely with Operations, Sales and Warehouse to align procurement with business needs

• Monitor lead times, stock availability and potential supply constraints

• Support effective inventory optimisation

• Costing and Working Capital

• Take responsibility for procurement-related costing and commercial analysis

• Monitor supplier pricing and identify cost variances

• Support effective working capital management through appropriate purchasing and inventory decisions

• Monitor procurement spending against budgets

• Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce procurement costs

• Work closely with Finance on costing, forecasting and procurement-related financial matters

• 3PL Management

• Manage relationships and performance of third-party logistics (3PL) service providers

• Negotiate and monitor service levels and commercial agreements

• Ensure 3PL providers meet agreed operational and service requirements

• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for optimisation

• Resolve escalated logistics and service delivery issues

• ISO and Compliance

• Maintain the integrity of procurement-related processes within the ISO management system

• Ensure procurement procedures, records and supplier documentation meet required standards

• Prepare for and support internal and external ISO audits

• Ensure corrective actions are appropriately addressed and maintained

• Promote compliance and continuous improvement across the procurement function

• Leadership and Team Management

• Allocate and oversee transactional procurement activities

• Ensure the Open Order Book is accurately maintained and actively managed

• Review procurement reporting and identify areas requiring intervention

• Establish appropriate procurement KPIs and monitor performance

• Provide guidance on supplier, logistics and operational escalations

• Ensure effective communication between Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and Warehouse

• Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Commerce or a related field

• Minimum 5–7 years' relevant procurement and supply chain experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement capacity

• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial management

• Experience within the chemical or related industrial sectors will be advantageous

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems is preferred

• We're Looking for Someone Who

• Is commercially driven with strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Has excellent procurement and supply chain knowledge

• Can manage multiple stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships

• Understands costing, margins, forecasting and working capital

• Is analytical, organised and solutions-driven

• Can identify supply risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

• Has strong leadership and communication skills

• Is comfortable managing escalations and driving continuous improvement

• Can work effectively across Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and Warehouse

• If you have the procurement leadership experience and commercial mindset to help establish and grow a high-performing procurement function, we would like to hear from you.

• Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please take your application as unsuccessful.

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