Head Of Procurement (Permanent)

Job Title: Head Of Procurement Start Date: 2026-08-12 - 2026-09-11 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT000410 Sectors: FMCG Location: Gauteng , Isando Salary: (Market related) Brief: 10+ years|cross boarder|gauteng|head of procurement|isando|procurement|senior New Vacancy: Head of Procurement 📍 Location: Isando, Gauteng 💼 Employment Type: Permanent About the Position The Head of Procurement is responsible for overseeing and driving the organisation's procurement and supply chain strategy. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, cost optimisation, inventory, logistics, and cross-border procurement, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable supply to support business operations. Skills 10+ years cross boarder gauteng head of procurement isando procurement senior Detail: Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Procurement Strategy Execution: Develop and implement overarching procurement strategies that directly support and advance organizational objectives. Global & Local Sourcing: Source, benchmark, and evaluate local and international suppliers to ensure a resilient, dual-sourced supply network across African markets. Commercial Negotiations: Lead negotiations regarding pricing, commercial terms, and master service agreements (MSAs) to leverage purchasing power and achieve optimal commercial outcomes. Value Optimization: Conduct continuous market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities for structural cost reduction and value improvement. Risk Mitigation: Develop alternative sourcing strategies to minimize cross-border supply risks, currency exposure, and geopolitical disruptions. 2. Purchasing Operations & Administration Workflow Oversight: Review high-value purchase requisitions and ensure competitive, multi-source quotations are obtained. Policy Enforcement: Ensure strict compliance with procurement procedures, approval limits, and corporate governance frameworks. Order Management: Oversee the preparation, issuance, and expediting of purchase orders, proactively resolving delivery issues and communicating delays to senior management. Data Integrity & Audit: Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and contract repositories; lead procurement audits and ensure complete compliance documentation. 3. Supplier Relationship Management Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain productive, long-term relationships with key regional and international suppliers. Performance Governance: Establish clear vendor KPIs and conduct regular supplier performance reviews focusing on quality, pricing, delivery, and service levels. Dispute Resolution: Professionally resolve complex supplier disputes and maintain objective supplier performance scorecards. 4. Inventory, Supply & Technical Coordination Stock Optimization: Monitor inventory levels, coordinate replenishment schedules, and support advanced inventory optimization initiatives to protect working capital. Technical Verification: Collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations to verify complex technical specifications prior to procurement. Specialised Engineering Sourcing: Oversee the procurement of specialised engineering equipment, maintenance spares (MRO), technical consumables, and specialised contracted services, recommending suitable technical alternatives where appropriate. 5. Logistics Coordination & Cross-Border Trade Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Coordinate complex inbound and outbound logistics activities for regional imports and exports across African borders. Freight Management: Liaise with freight forwarders, transport providers, and customs agents to monitor shipment progress and expedite import/export documentation. Tariff & Trade Compliance: Navigate international shipping frameworks, customs clearance processes, and regional trade agreements such as AfCFTA to ensure goods arrive on schedule and in compliance with applicable regulations. 6. Key Account & Commercial Coordination Strategic Customer Alignment: Coordinate procurement and end-to-end supply chain activities for strategic customers and major regional or international accounts. End-to-End Tracking: Monitor cargo movements, import/export orders, and delivery milestones from placement to final destination, proactively escalating delays to safeguard customer relationships. Sales Support & Pricing Strategy: Prepare accurate commercial quotations and support corporate sales activities for strategic customer accounts. Margin Protection: Maintain agreed customer pricing schedules, lead budgetary pricing reviews, and work alongside Finance and Sales to ensure pricing accuracy, commercial compliance, and margin protection. 7. Commercial & Financial Management Budgetary Control: Ensure procurement activities remain within approved corporate budgets. Financial Advisory: Prepare executive procurement reports, monitor purchase price variance (PPV), and support corporate budgeting and forecasting cycles. Core Competencies & Requirements Commercial & Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of profit margins, total cost of ownership (TCO), and cross-border macroeconomic factors, including currency fluctuations across African markets. Advanced Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate with local and international suppliers and manage complex commercial contracts. Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of technical procurement, engineering specifications, and MRO environments. Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise: Strong knowledge of intra-African shipping corridors, freight forwarding, and import/export regulatory frameworks. Systems Proficiency: High proficiency in modern ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar platforms, with the ability to utilise data analytics for procurement reporting and dashboards. Soft Skills: Exceptional planning, cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and strong ethical integrity. Experience Profile 10–15 years of progressive experience within procurement and supply chain functions, with at least 5 years at senior management or executive level . Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Logistics, or a related field. Proven track record managing multi-market or regional procurement portfolios across borders Demonstrable success in implementing procurement transformation programs within decentralised corporate structures. Bonded warehouse experience would be advantageous. show more... For more information please contact: Helena Groenewald Apply