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Regional Procurement Manager

Regional Procurement Manager

DigioutsourceCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Job title : Regional Procurement Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 19, 2025

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Why we need you

  • We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.
  • As a Regional Procurement Manager, you’ll lead strategic sourcing and supplier management in an increasingly complex and fast-paced business environment.
  • Your role will ensure procurement operations are agile, compliant, and aligned with global standards, while driving cost efficiencies and supplier performance.
  • By managing a team of administrators and collaborating across departments, you’ll help us build a resilient supply chain, optimize processes, and deliver measurable value. This will enable our organization to stay competitive, responsive, and future-ready

    • What you’ll be doing

    Strategic Procurement Leadership

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the organization's global and regional goals.
  • Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple categories to optimize value and performance.
  • Collaborate with finance, operations, and business units to ensure procurement supports overall business objectives.

    • Team Management & Development

  • Manage and mentor a team of administrative procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for team members.
  • Provide training, coaching, and career development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
  • Ensure effective workload distribution and resource planning to meet procurement deadlines and priorities.

    • Supplier Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and service excellence.
  • Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and evaluation processes in accordance with company standards.
  • Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement.

    • Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate procurement-related risks.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely procurement records.

    • Process Optimization & Reporting

  • Analyze current procurement processes and identify areas for improvement and automation.
  • Implement best practices and standardized procedures to enhance efficiency and transparency.
  • Develop and maintain procurement dashboards and KPIs to track performance and identify trends.
  • Prepare and present regular reports to the Global Head of Procurement on strategic initiatives, savings, and compliance.

    • Additional duties

  • This job description is not exhaustive. You may be required to perform other reasonable duties aligned with business needs and objectives.

    • Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

  • 5+ years in procurement, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Exposure to indirect and direct procurement categories
  • Advanced proficiency in procurement systems such as Gatekeeper, Procurify, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Experience in process improvement and implementing procurement best practices
  • Familiarity with procurement metrics and performance tracking
  • Skilled in managing relationships across departments and geographies
  • Expertise in negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier agreements

    • Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

  • CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage
  • Experience in a multinational or group-level procurement environment
  • Ability to balance cost, quality, and risk in procurement decisions
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive strategic decisions
  • Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in procurement activities
  • Adept at aligning procurement goals with broader business objectives

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