Group Procurement Manager, Pinetown, KZN

Our client is looking for an experienced Group Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role across multiple manufacturing companies under their umbrella. This strategic, hands-on position is ideal for a seasoned procurement leader seeking to drive measurable value and optimise cost strategies at a group level. The core focus of this role is leading procurement, supplier management, and commodity strategy, directly impacting commercial outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term competitiveness for all businesses within the group.

Minimum Qualifications

CIPS Level 5 or 6 (Professional Diploma strongly preferred)

Minimum 10 years’ procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

Proven track record managing imported commodities, tenders, and complex supplier negotiations

Demonstrated commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management expertise

Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Advanced Excel and Syspro

Clear credit and Criminal record

Excellent references

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performance team of Procurement Specialists and Stock Controllers, ensuring measurable improvements in team output, accountability, and collaboration across companies.

Execute strategic procurement for imported raw materials: oversee competitive tenders, negotiate contracts and supply agreements, and ensure optimal total cost, quality, and continuity of supply.

Achieve group-wide cost savings through contract optimisation, leveraging economies of scale, and implementing robust commodity strategies across all manufacturing entities.

Deliver accurate import planning, forecasting, and scheduling, managing the full lifecycle from order placement to delivery—including proactive engagement with clearing and forwarding agents.

Negotiate and monitor supplier SLAs, monthly supply agreements, and pricing structures, securing best-value deals for each manufacturing company.

Implement and maintain rigorous supplier audit and performance rating systems, ensuring measurable supplier reliability and resolving non-conformances swiftly.

Collaborate closely with Production, Sales, Quality, Technical, and Finance teams to align forecasts, stock levels, pricing, and cost reporting—driving operational synergies and financial visibility group-wide.

Develop, automate, and optimise group procurement processes, including the evolution of MRP (SYSPRO) systems to support growth and efficiency objectives.

Compile and present comprehensive monthly procurement and spend reports to Executive Management, highlighting progress on savings, risk mitigation, and operational improvements.

Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 across all procurement and supplier management activities.

This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy and performance for multiple manufacturing businesses within a dynamic, growing group. If you have the experience, commercial acumen, and drive to deliver measurable results, we encourage you to apply.

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