Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group's key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.
OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
The Procurement Manager will lead the procurement function with a focus developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and transformation aligned with B-BBEE objectives. This role will oversee the Procurement Administrator and Procurement & Sourcing Supervisor functions, ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and compliance across all procurement activities. This role is key to aligning procurement strategies with the company's broader goals and ensuring sustainable, ethical sourcing across the business
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the Procurement & Sourcing Supervisor and Procurement Administrator function ensuring efficient execution of sourcing, purchase order creation, receipting, and reporting.
Drive ownership, accountability innovation and efficient processes
Attract, develop, and retain high quality team members.
Lead the team as a role model who demonstrates Aspen's values, inspires, motivates, and coaches team members to maximise the quality of their output
Ensure KPA's are set and approved for all staff in the procurement team
Mid-year and year end reviews must be performed.
Learning solutions are identified, proposed and implemented according to on-going personal and team development plans.
Ensuring effective performance management
Strategic Procurement
Develop and implement a short-term and long-term procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals, cost-saving targets, sustainability, and transformation objectives.
Drive strategic sourcing across key spend categories using market intelligence and data analytics.
Lead complex negotiations and manage supplier contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Enhance processes where necessary to simplify and add efficiencies
Transformation & B-BBEE Compliance
Champion supplier and enterprise development initiatives to enhance B-BBEE scorecard performance.
Monitor and report on preferential procurement and supplier diversity metrics.
Ensure supplier onboarding and master data maintenance aligns with transformation goals.
Supplier Relationship Management
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and risk mitigation.
Oversee the supplier management evaluations of service levels with reference to the SLA's
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (i.e. Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Units) to align procurement needs / activities with broader organisational priorities / objectives.
Reporting
Final Review Vendor Master Data Changes.
Review of Monthly Procurement Report.
Review pre-paid expense recon
Develop and publish strategic procurement Dashboard
Facilitate monthly and quarterly reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders and resolution of queries to support business continuity.
Report on procurement performance metrics and savings achievements
Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies
Responsible for audit processes and findings within the procurement process.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric/Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5-8 years of progressive management experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic management role.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in managing B-BBEE compliance and driving supplier/enterprise development programs.
• Proven track record of delivering savings, efficiency, transformation, and innovation through procurement strategies.
• Computer skills on SAP, Power Point and Excel
• A solid understanding of Sourcing
• Deep working knowledge of Procurement, Sales and Marketing Pharmaceutical Environment.
• Financial Acumen & Cost Optimization
• Power BI modelling preferred

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Planning and Organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Numerical Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptable to change
• Highly motivated, energetic, self-starter, proactive
• Problem-solving and good judgment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Focused on attention to detail, high sense of urgency and deadline driven
• Responsibility & Accountability

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND FEEDBACK
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV's online on or before 29 September 2025. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Skills Required