Procurement Manager Needed Urgently

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locations

HQ Sandton

time type

Full time



Key roles and responsibilities

  • Develop the Sourcing Strategy for the People Non – Sensitive category
  • Develop, lead and drive negotiation strategies for the category/ies
  • Identify and track benefits (monetary and non-monetary), mitigate the risks and ensure compliance governance is in place
  • Collate all necessary zone analytics related to the category/ies 
  • Analyse spend and user specific requirements 
  • Conduct market research to assess zone dynamics related to the category/ies 
  • Ensure readiness across both zone and country for strategy execution 
  • Escalate where necessary supplier performance issues 
  • Support Collaborative Optimization activities where applicable 
  • Handle second level escalations with suppliers/internal stakeholders to resolve performance issues 
  • Collaborate with supplier and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Category managers sourcing outputs / agreements 
  • Ensure suppliers are correctly enabled through Regional Procurement Shared Services 
  • Ensure contractual terms & conditions are effectively “operationalised” within business
  • Manage the relationship and drive collaboration with all stakeholders at a functional, regional and global level


Education & Experience

  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification
  • 3 years+ procurement experience managing categories 
  • Regional or Global category management experience 
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of procurement strategic sourcing methodology 
  • Critical  & Preferred Skills needed for success in the position

  • Ensures that processes follow established compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with supplier and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of sourcing strategy outputs / agreements
  • Good knowledge, understanding and use of Microsoft Office tools 
  • Good analytics skills 
  • Good communication and presentation skills 
  • Sound knowledge of procurement systems like Ariba and use of eRFX and eAuction 
  • Knowledge of SAP an advantage 
  • Must be willing to travel into Africa on a frequent basis