Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Illovo, Johannesburg Employment Type: Permanent Introduction An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading professional services organisation based in Illovo. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end operational procurement function, ensuring strong governance, supplier management, procurement compliance, process improvement, and leading a small procurement team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving procurement best practices, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting business stakeholders through effective procurement management. Duties & Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day procurement function and ensure compliance with procurement policies and delegated authority levels. • Manage procurement processes including purchase orders, supplier onboarding, vendor management, and procurement controls. • Maintain procurement systems, supplier records, and approved vendor databases. • Produce procurement reporting, spend analysis, and supplier performance reports. • Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and implement best practice initiatives. • Supervise and mentor the Procurement Administration team. • Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence, supplier reviews, and BBBEE documentation. • Manage supplier performance and assist with supplier consolidation initiatives. • Coordinate RFQs, RFPs, RFIs and tender administration. • Support contract administration, contract renewals, and procurement governance. • Monitor procurement compliance and audit readiness. • Assist with sourcing strategies across procurement categories. • Support Finance, Risk and IT with procurement-related projects and process improvements. • Manage procurement records relating to insurance and supplier compliance. • Contribute towards maintaining BBBEE procurement compliance. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related qualification. • Minimum 5 years' procurement experience within a corporate environment. • Previous experience leading or supervising a procurement team. • Strong knowledge of procurement operations and supplier management. • Experience working with ERP procurement systems. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Experience with procurement reporting and spend analysis. • Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to improve procurement processes and implement operational efficiencies. Advantageous • CIPS membership. • Experience with contract lifecycle management systems. • Knowledge of BBBEE procurement requirements. • Experience within a professional services environment. Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and team management ability. • Excellent organisational and planning skills. • High attention to detail. • Analytical and problem-solving ability. • Strong negotiation skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. • Process improvement mindset. • Strong commercial awareness. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Salary is market-related and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.