Procurement Manager

Location: Can be based in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban. 

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to join a dynamic and fast-growing Supply Chain and Procurement practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of industries, including Private Sector, Financial Services, and Public Sector organisations.

In this cross-sector role, you will partner with clients to deliver high-impact procurement and transformation solutions. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation, unlocking value, and improving operational performance through strategic procurement, cost optimisation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Procurement & Strategy Delivery

• Develop and execute category strategies across both direct and indirect spend areas
• Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, including sourcing, negotiation, supplier and contract management
• Deliver complex procurement projects across diverse and high-value categories

• Design and implement procurement operating models, processes, and tools
• Analyse current operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new ways of working

• Support clients in developing and implementing digital procurement strategies
• Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, and technology-enabled improvements
• Drive innovation to enhance procurement capabilities and competitive advantage

• Conduct detailed cost analysis to identify savings opportunities
• Develop and implement cost reduction and cost management strategies
• Deliver measurable outcomes such as cost savings, cost avoidance, and service improvements

• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Lead project teams, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative team culture

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, cost reduction, operations improvement, and/or digital transformation
• Proven track record of delivering results across complex or high-value projects
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or relevant industry environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with procurement technologies (ERP systems, analytics tools, source-to-pay platforms)

• Office-based during the initial training period
• Transition to a hybrid working model thereafter (subject to business and client requirements)

Desired Skills:

• procurement
• manager
• jobs