Group Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management | Gauteng | 5-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Lead strategic procurement. Strengthen governance. Drive responsible public-sector delivery. An opportunity is available for an experienced supply chain management professional to provide strategic leadership across a group-level procurement function, ensuring that sourcing, tendering, contract management and procurement planning support organisational objectives while maintaining strong governance and legislative compliance. Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, the Group Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management will lead the development and implementation of supply chain policies, oversee procurement processes, manage supplier and stakeholder relationships, and ensure that procurement activities align with approved plans, delegations of authority and applicable legislative frameworks. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of procurement operations, financial planning, performance monitoring and audit-related matters. The successful candidate will join a public-sector economic development organisation responsible for facilitating sustainable job creation, inclusive economic growth and development across the Gauteng City Region. Its work includes business enablement, capital projects, land development, trade and investment promotion, and support for key economic sectors. This position offers the opportunity to influence procurement governance and operational effectiveness within an organisation with a significant provincial development mandate. What You'll Do - Develop and implement group-wide supply chain management policies and implementation plans aligned with applicable legislation and Treasury requirements. - Review legislative and regulatory frameworks, including relevant Treasury Regulations, constitutional requirements, the Public Finance Management Act and internal supply chain management manuals. - Prepare supply chain policies for executive and Board approval, implement approved policies across the organisation, and review them annually to reflect legislative amendments. - Establish appropriate supply chain management key performance indicators, measure performance and develop annual procurement plans. - Lead and manage the procurement team, including recruitment, training, performance management and disciplinary processes where required. - Contribute to annual budgeting, monitor financial performance, prepare forecasts and report significant financial commitments, exposures and risks to senior leadership. - Support subsidiaries with the procurement of materials and services. - Oversee procurement administration, supplier registration verification, tax compliance checks, company documentation and supplier vetting. - Build and maintain constructive relationships with service providers and internal stakeholders. - Monitor the full tendering process to ensure compliance with approved policies, procurement plans, bid committee charters and delegated approval authorities. - Oversee contract management, including consultant relationships, delivery milestones, contractual obligations and the maintenance of an up-to-date contracts register. - Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support organisational requirements and value-for-money outcomes. - Address audit queries, develop corrective action plans and oversee the implementation of audit recommendations. - Promote sound corporate governance, procurement integrity and compliance with supply chain management procedures. What You Bring - An Honours degree, postgraduate qualification or NQF Level 8 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Finance. - Registration with a recognised professional body, whether national or international. - At least five to seven years of experience in a senior management role within a supply chain management environment. - Strong knowledge of supply chain management policy, procurement governance, tendering procedures and relevant legislative frameworks. - Experience in procurement planning, sourcing strategy development, supplier management and contract oversight. - The ability to contribute to budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting and the management of financial risks and commitments. - Experience managing procurement teams and supporting employee development and performance. - The ability to prepare and deliver high-level business presentations and make sound decisions. - Knowledge of strategic project development and implementation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and manage challenging discussions. - A collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement, supported by sound technical and professional expertise. What Success Looks Like - Supply chain policies are implemented consistently and remain aligned with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements. - Procurement plans, tendering activities and bid committee processes are managed in accordance with approved governance frameworks and delegations of authority. - Supplier vetting, procurement administration and contract management are completed accurately and efficiently. - Procurement commitments, financial exposures and budget performance are monitored and communicated timeously. - The procurement team operates effectively, with clear performance expectations and appropriate development support. - Audit findings are addressed through practical corrective action plans and the implementation of recommendations. - Internal stakeholders, subsidiaries and service providers experience a professional, transparent and accountable procurement function. Employment Details Position: Group Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management Location: Gauteng, South Africa Employment Type: Five-year fixed-term contract, with three months' probation Grade: D5 Reporting Line: Group Chief Financial Officer Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals in support of employment equity objectives. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified identity documentation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not received feedback within three months of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. If you have the qualifications, senior-level supply chain management experience and governance expertise to lead a complex procurement function, this is an opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of a provincial economic development mandate.