Group Manager: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

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Johannesburg, South Africa Vivo Group Full time

**Group Manager: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement**

**Job Purpose**:
To provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Supply Chain Management function ensuring transparent, cost-effective, and efficient procurement processes. The role is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, supplier development, compliance, and governance in line with applicable public procurement regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Develop and implement the overall supply chain management strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead supplier relationship management and negotiate contracts for major suppliers.
Ensure compliance with all procurement legislation and internal policies.
Manage SCM risk and develop mitigation strategies.
Oversee budgeting and financial management of procurement activities.
Mentor and develop the SCM team to improve performance and capacity.
Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate SCM initiatives with business objectives.
Drive implementation of procurement technology and systems improvements.
Prepare and present SCM performance and compliance reports to stakeholders.
Monitor supplier performance and manage corrective action plans.
Lead continuous improvement and best practice adoption across SCM processes.
Ensure ethical procurement and governance in line with regulatory requirements.

**Experience**:
Minimum of 8 years operational experience in strategic sourcing and 4 years in a management role.

Proven procurement experience at senior management level.

**Education**:
NQF 8 Bachelor Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Accounting, Administration, or Law.
Registration with CIPS/SAPICS is required.

**Job Type, Salary & Location**:
This is an 'as and when required' role for a period of twelve (12) months, ideal for a consultant.

Hourly rate will apply.

Location: OR Tambo Airport/Kempton Park.

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

**Education**:

- Honours (required)

**Experience**:

- operational experience in strategic sourcing: 8 years (required)
- in Senior management level.: 4 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Registration with CIPS/SAPICS (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/06/17



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