Procurement/ Category Manager

Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize strategic sourcing across key categories within our Lubricants and Friction portfolio. The role is responsible for developing and executing long-term category strategies, managing strategic supplier relationships, driving cost optimisation, and ensuring continuity of supply in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives while managing risk, performance and compliance.
Job description

  • Develop and implement category and strategic sourcing strategies
  • Market analysis, cost optimisation and pricing leadership
  • Supplier relationship, contract and performance management
  • Risk mitigation and continuity of supply
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Minimum requirements
  • Post-matric qualification in Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
  • CIPS Level 4 or higher
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement / Supply Chain
  • Minimum 5 years' managerial experience
  • Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills
  • ERP and P2P system experience (e.g. SAP, JDE)
If you are a strategic, commercially astute procurement professional with strong leadership capability, we would like to hear from you.
Applicants who have not heard from us within 20 days of their application may assume that their application has been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.
*Position will be filled in line with the company's transformation objectives. *
Benefits
Medical aid and retirement fund.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1654737
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned