Job Description

Are you a disciplined, commercially astute supply chain leader who thrives on ownership, structure and impact?



We're looking for a

Head of Supply Chain / Procurement Manager

to take full accountability for our end-to-end supply chain and procurement function within a growing food manufacturing environment. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where your expertise will directly enable production continuity, food safety excellence and sustainable business growth.



You'll own the flow of all ingredients and packaging -- from supplier to Syspro to production -- embedding robust planning, procurement discipline and inventory integrity. Working closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams, you'll be a trusted partner who balances collaboration with firm governance and high standards.

About you:

You bring senior procurement or supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing, a strong grasp of ingredients, packaging and shelf-life planning, and confidence working in ERP systems (Syspro preferred). You're structured, calm under pressure, commercially sharp and known for enforcing process while building strong cross-functional relationships.

What you will do:

Own end-to-end procurement of all ingredients and packaging (PAC) Convert forecasts into clear, disciplined purchasing and stock plans Set and manage min/max stock levels to balance availability, shelf life and cost Embed strong Syspro and purchase-order discipline (no PO, no receipt*)
Ensure inventory accuracy through FIFO/FEFO, cycle counts and variance control Lead receiving and stores operations in line with GMP and food-safety standards Build strong, accountable supplier partnerships and lead negotiations Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams Lead and develop a high-performing procurement and stores team Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation and risk reduction

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Minimum

6-8 years' experience

in supply chain and procurement, with

senior leadership exposure

Tertiary qualification in

Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Operations or Business

Proven experience within

food manufacturing

or FMCG (ingredients & packaging) Strong working knowledge of

ERP systems

(Syspro preferred; SAP or Sage acceptable) Solid understanding of

GMP, food safety, shelf-life and inventory control

Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost optimisation and risk management

Why join us?

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Purpose & Impact

- Your decisions materially affect product quality, customer trust and operational success

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Growth & Ownership

- Lead a critical function, build capability and shape systems that will scale with the business

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Integrity & Excellence

If you're ready to take true ownership, lead with integrity and make a visible impact in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Randvaal, Gauteng.



Full Time, On site.