Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager

Location : South Africa

Type : Permanent | Procurement Leadership

Drive sourcing strategy. Deliver procurement value.

Join a leading FMCG organisation as a Commodity Manager, where you’ll shape sourcing strategies, optimise total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply risks. If you have strong procurement experience, commercial acumen, and leadership skills, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your assigned commodities, delivering cost savings, and ensuring supplier performance. Leading a team of sourcing specialists, you’ll focus on procurement value creation while managing supplier relationships and aligning with business needs.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives

Identify and deliver procurement value opportunities and cost savings projects (TCO focus)

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with suppliers

Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations to influence decision-making at ExCo level

Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned across business units

Lead and develop a team of sourcing specialists

Manage supplier performance and drive service delivery improvements

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3-year qualification

5+ years’ procurement experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Service management and stakeholder engagement expertise

Attention to detail with the ability to execute and follow through

Pragmatic approach to balancing cost, efficiency, and business needs

What Success Looks Like

Streamlined, efficient procurement processes that deliver measurable value, build strong supplier partnerships, and support business growth.