Assistant Procurement Manager

Overview Job title/position: Assistant Procurement Manager Employer: KPMG South Africa Description: The Finance Business Unit of KPMG SA provides services that support the firm’s objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, procurement, reporting and compliance, and value creation. Job Purpose The Assistant Procurement Manager will support the Procurement Manager in delivering procurement objectives, including cost optimisation, supplier management, transformation targets, and policy compliance. This role ensures efficient procurement operations, supports contract and vendor management processes, facilitates reporting and analysis, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The role also serves as a liaison between procurement and internal business units to meet sourcing requirements. Key Responsibilities Procurement Operations: Assist with the execution of sourcing strategies aligned to organisational goals; manage low to mid-value procurement transactions end-to-end; track and monitor procurement cycle times and identify bottlenecks; ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures. Vendor & Contract Management: Support contract lifecycle management including renewals, compliance tracking, and documentation; maintain supplier database and vendor classification data; assist in monitoring supplier performance and service-level agreements. Reporting and Analytics: Assist in compiling monthly procurement reports including cost savings, B-BBEE spend, and risk tracking; prepare data for use in dashboards and performance reviews. Transformation and Compliance: Assist in monitoring and reporting on Preferential Procurement targets; support compliance with ISO standards and audit requirements; ensure supporting documentation is in place for BEE audits. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with business units to understand procurement needs and timelines; support internal communication on procurement policies and updates; engage with finance, legal, and risk functions where required. Support for Strategic Projects: Assist in the rollout of new procurement tools and systems; contribute to change management and communication for procurement initiatives; support development and implementation of procurement improvement projects. Skills and Attributes Core Competencies: Strong analytical and reporting capabilities; excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail; stakeholder management and interpersonal relationship-building; initiative and problem-solving; teamwork and collaboration; commercial acumen and cost awareness. Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of public and private sector procurement practices; understanding of procurement process flow within ERP environments; knowledge of transformation and preferential procurement regulations. Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently and under guidance of the Procurement Manager; willingness to coach junior team members; clear communicator with stakeholder-facing capability; escalate non-compliant or high-risk transactions for approval. Minimum requirements to apply Educational Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline Experience Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing Experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle, preferred Experience in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) Project management exposure preferred Prior work in a professional services firm is advantageous Technical Skills Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office Suite Working knowledge of Oracle P2P or similar ERP system Exposure to data analysis and reporting tools Understanding of procurement policies, sourcing methodologies, and supply risk management Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr