Procurement Manager
Full Time
full time
2 Oct 2025
Johannesburg
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
78 / 100
Offer value
Above-average due to strong procurement leadership role, impactful responsibilities, and necessary experience in supply chain management.
- Attractive responsibility in procurement strategy
- Influential role with growth potential
- Requires significant industry expertise
Pros
- Significant responsibility in developing and managing procurement policies.
- Opportunity to influence cost savings and vendor relationships.
- Potential career advancements within procurement and supply chain management.
Cons
- Requires a strong background which may limit applicant pool.
- Potential for high-stress situations during negotiations and audits.
- May include frequent interactions with challenging vendors.
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • Full-time, likely in-office.
Good fit
- Strategic procurement managers
- Experienced supply chain professionals
- Candidates looking for influential leadership roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates in procurement
- Professionals lacking management skills
- Those not interested in in-person, client-facing roles
Motivation fit
Desire to lead procurement strategies and initiatives.Interest in enhancing supplier relationships and cost efficiency.Enjoyment derived from strategic sourcing and negotiations.
Key skills
Procurement strategy developmentSupplier relationship managementCost analysis and budget managementNegotiation skillsProject management
Score: 78/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain/Operations
- Five years’ management experience in procurement
- Knowledge of supply chain management
- Analyse technical data in supplier proposals
- Knowledge of the manufacturing industry and trends
- Project management & basic accounting knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of basic business principles
- Proficient on MS Office Suite
- Develop and implement purchasing policy and strategy to maximise savings and benefits
- Manage and negotiate annual increases proposed by Suppliers, ensuring that the proposed increase is market related
- Draft and implement SLAs and Company policies & procedures
- Maintain Supplier contracts
- Work closely with upper management
- Manage Vendor credit applications
- Evaluate and monitor Suppliers as per ISO requirements
- Monitor inventory levels
- Manage monthly stock orders
- Compile weekly import reports
- Develop strategic plans to address delayed deliveries/shipments and material supply issues
- Apply and manage import permits
- Manage rebate stock levels
- Calculate landed cost on imports
- Liaise with Finance regarding forex issues and import requirements
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