Strategic Sourcing Talent
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →I'm Kavian Naidoo , Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Network Recruitment , partnering with leading organisations across Manufacturing, FMCG, Mining, Engineering, Retail, Industrial, and Supply Chain environments. I'm actively engaging with high-calibre sourcing professionals who combine commercial intelligence with strategic leadership.
Who I'm Looking For You are likely: â?? A Strategic Sourcing Manager with 8+ years of procurement and sourcing experience â?? Experienced in developing and executing category management and sourcing strategies â?? Proven in negotiating high-value contracts and delivering measurable cost savings â?? Skilled in supplier relationship management, supplier development, and risk mitigation â?? Experienced across local and international procurement environments â?? Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial acumen â?? Comfortable influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives
Your Expertise May Include
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Procurement Transformation
- Supplier Development & SRM
- Contract Negotiation
- Spend Analysis & Cost Optimisation
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Global & Local Sourcing
- Procurement Governance
- ESG & Sustainable Procurement Initiatives
Technical Skills in Demand
- SAP | Ariba | Oracle | Coupa | JAGGAER | Syspro
- Power BI & Advanced Excel
- Spend Analytics & Procurement Reporting
- ERP & Source-to-Pay Platforms
The Professionals I Represent The strongest sourcing leaders don't wait for job advertisements. They stay connected to the market, understand their value, and engage in strategic conversations that align with their long-term career goals. Whether your experience is within Mining, Manufacturing, FMCG, Automotive, Industrial, Engineering, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, or Chemical environments, I would welcome a confidential discussion.
What You Can Expect
• Access to exclusive leadership opportunities • Representation with South Africa's leading employers • Honest market insight and salary benchmarking • Confidential and professional engagement • Long-term career partnership rather than transactional recruitment If you're a Strategic Sourcing Manager who has built a reputation for commercial excellence, supplier innovation, and strategic procurement leadership, let's have a conversation. Kavian Naidoo
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