Senior Procurement Manager: Indirect Materials

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full time R550 000 - R850 000 per year

Role Purpose

Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager: Indirect Materials to drive the execution of effective procurement strategies across a complex indirect spend portfolio. The role is both operational and strategic, requiring a seasoned procurement leader who can optimise Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), manage supplier risk, and deliver measurable savings in a fast-paced environment.

The successful incumbent will manage high-impact, service-based categories including Facilities, Travel, Entertainment, Insurance, SHEQ, Catering, PPE, Hygiene, Utilities, and related services across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned to business needs and procurement policy

  • Manage a large and sensitive indirect spend portfolio, delivering measurable and auditable savings

  • Lead practical sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation

  • Perform and interpret spend analysis and TCO modelling to inform decision-making

  • Manage supplier performance, risk, and compliance, ensuring SLA adherence

  • Engage closely with internal stakeholders and end users, demonstrating empathy and service focus

  • Drive continuous improvement, governance adherence, and operational discipline

  • Operate effectively in a hands-on capacity, supporting an evolving and under-resourced structure

Minimum Requirements

  • University degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Business or related field

  • 7+ years' experience in strategic sourcing

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Category Management

  • 3 – 5 years in a management or senior leadership role (advantageous)

  • MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), PMP, or SCMP – desirable

Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience delivering significant cost savings within indirect procurement

  • Strong exposure to facilities-heavy and service-based categories

  • Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong project and time management capability with a delivery focus

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment

  • Resilient, change-agile, and execution-driven mindset

Ideal Background

Candidates from manufacturing, mining, or FMCG environments with deep indirect procurement exposure are strongly encouraged to apply.

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