Senior Specialist – Supply Procurement Management
Core
Directs the acquisition of goods, materials, and services to control costs and reduce supply chain risks while leading long-term sourcing plans and supplier relationship management.
Role type
Senior Specialist – Supply Procurement Management
Builds
Sourcing plans, high-value contracts, supplier databases, and commercial agreements
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy development, tender management (RFP/RFQ), supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, supplier performance tracking, SLA management, team leadership, compliance management, cost optimization, travel and connectivity cost control
Preferred skills
Post-graduate commercial degree, BBBEE compliance expertise
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies and multi-year purchasing plans; Run tenders and align acquisitions with business goals; Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier databases; Lead complex commercial negotiations; Manage, train, and set KPIs for purchasing staff; Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams; Ensure compliance with procurement and BBBEE policies; Monitor and optimize travel and corporate connectivity costs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC