Head of Procurement

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Procurement
BASIC SALARY : R720 000.00 per annum
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1015 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain functions, with at least 5 years at a senior management or executive level.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Proven track record of managing multi-market or regional procurement portfolios, specifically across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Demonstrable success in implementing corporate procurement transformation programmes within decentralized corporate structures.
• Experience working with bonded warehouses will be advantageous.

DUTIES:

Strategic Procurement:

• Develop and implement overarching procurement strategies that directly support and advance group-wide organisational objectives.
• Source, benchmark, and evaluate local and international suppliers to ensure a resilient, dual-sourced supply network across African markets.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, commercial terms, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to leverage economies of scale.
• Conduct continuous market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities for structural cost reduction and value optimization.
• Develop alternative sourcing strategies to minimize cross-border supply risks, currency exposure, and geopolitical disruptions.

Purchasing Operations & Administration:

• Review high-value purchase requisitions and ensure competitive, multi-source quotations are obtained.
• Enforce strict compliance with procurement procedures, approval limits, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Oversee the preparation, issuance, and expediting of purchase orders, proactively resolving systemic delivery issues and communicating delays to the executive team.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and contract repositories.
• Lead procurement audits and ensure complete and up-to-date compliance documentation.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain productive, long-term relationships with key regional and international suppliers.
• Establish clear supplier KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews, focusing on quality, pricing, and service levels.
• Professionally resolve complex supplier disputes and maintain objective supplier performance scorecards.

Inventory, Supply & Technical Coordination:

• Monitor group-wide inventory levels, coordinate replenishment schedules, and support advanced inventory optimization initiatives to protect working capital.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations to verify complex technical specifications prior to procurement.
• Oversee the procurement of specialized engineering equipment, maintenance spares (MRO), technical consumables, and specialized contracted services.
• Recommend suitable technical alternatives where appropriate to optimize cost, quality, and availability.

Logistics Coordination & Cross-Border Trade:

• Coordinate complex inbound and outbound logistics activities for regional imports and exports across African borders.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, transport providers, and customs couriers to monitor shipment progress and expedite import and export documentation.
• Manage international shipping requirements, customs clearance processes, and regional trade agreements, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to ensure goods arrive on schedule.

Key Account & Commercial Coordination:

• Coordinate procurement and end-to-end supply chain activities for strategic Tier-1 customers and major international accounts.
• Monitor cargo movements, import and export orders, and delivery milestones from order placement through to final destination.
• Proactively escalate delays and supply challenges to safeguard key customer relationships.
• Prepare accurate commercial quotations and support corporate sales activities for strategic customer accounts.
• Maintain agreed customer pricing schedules, lead budgetary pricing reviews, and work closely with Finance and Sales to ensure pricing accuracy, commercial compliance, and margin protection.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Ensure all group procurement activities remain within approved corporate budgets.
• Prepare executive procurement reports and monitor Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Support corporate budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and improved procurement value.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Finance: to ensure budgetary alignment, cash-flow management, margin protection, and PPV analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations and Production: to ensure continuity of supply and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance: on technical asset procurement and MRO requirements.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Logistics: to ensure stock availability and efficient cross-border transportation.
• Work with Sales: to align strategic customer quotations, pricing structures, and lead times.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance: to ensure all inbound materials meet required regulatory and corporate quality standards.

Performance & Governance:

• Drive supplier on-time delivery, inventory availability, and the minimization of stockouts.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and optimize Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Improve procurement cycle times, purchase order accuracy, and supplier lead times.
• Ensure full procurement compliance across internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier performance ratings.
• Monitor stakeholder satisfaction across Operations, Engineering, Sales, and other key internal functions.
• Ensure delivery performance and service levels consistently meet the requirements of strategic customer accounts.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00