Procurement Manager | Cape Town (Industrial Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the General Manager: Finance and Admin, you will be the driving force behind our procurement operations—from MRP and manufacturing to energy management.

POSITION INFO:

 Procurement Manager | Cape Town (Industrial Manufacturing)
Are you a strategic sourcing powerhouse with a background in engineering or supply chain? We are looking for a high-energy Procurement Manager to lead our sourcing strategy and optimize our global supply chain.

Reporting directly to the General Manager: Finance and Admin, you will be the driving force behind our procurement operations—from MRP and manufacturing to energy management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the balance of local expertise and global travel, this is your next career move.

What You Bring to the Table

• The Credentials: A Degree (BSc/BEng in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a BCom in Supply Chain/Logistics).
• The Track Record: 5+ years of Procurement Management experience within industrial manufacturing, repairs, or maintenance environments.
• Leadership Muscle: 5+ years of experience managing teams and delivering results through others.
• Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Syspro highly preferred) and the Office 365 suite.
• The Mindset: A results-oriented professional who is highly accountable, deadline-driven, and ready to travel both locally and globally.

The Impact You Will Make

• Strategic Leadership: Manage and mentor a dedicated procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Global Sourcing: Navigate international buying and freight coordination to ensure our manufacturing and maintenance arms never miss a beat.
• Process Excellence: Take ownership of the ERP/MRP landscape (Syspro), ensuring data integrity and streamlined electronic requisition workflows.
• Bottom-Line Influence: Use your negotiation prowess to drive cost reduction and conduct deep-market research for innovative alternative suppliers.