Assistant Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa KPMG South Africa Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

Job Title/position
Assistant Procurement Manager
Number Of Positions
1

Function and Business Unit:
Central Services Unit, PPC
The Finance Business Unit of KPMG SA is responsible for providing services that support the business objectives and strategy of the firm. It oversees financial systems, planning and management activities, including budgeting and forecasting, collections, procurement, reporting and compliance, and creation of value.

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
The Assistant Procurement Manager will support the Procurement Manager in delivering on procurement objectives, including cost optimisation, supplier management, transformation targets, and policy compliance. This role will ensure the efficient execution of procurement operations, support contract and vendor management processes, facilitate reporting and analysis, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement. The Assistant Manager will also serve 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 Required For The Role
Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • 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 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 for the role (including qualifications and experience):
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

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