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JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Credit Lead role is to effectively manage and lead the Global Business Services’ (GBS) credit management team to achieve targets and key performance indicators in line with credit objectives whilst minimising credit risk.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Debtor Management:

• Proactively ensure that all receivables for accounts managed by the GBS are paid on time through application and proper use of debtor management systems and models and apply corrective action for any deviations to meet and or exceed collection targets.
• Developing new and enforcing existing debt collection strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate cash application processes.

Credit Risk Management:

• Manage the risk profiles of customers managed by the GBS within predefined limits through application of credit risk management systems to ensure that all defaulting customers are managed within policy and internal guidelines.

Customer Account Management:

• Establish business controls that allows tracking, overseeing and management of customer queries for accounts managed by the GBS, payment disputes and reconciliations within approved SLA's with no deviations from the policy to ensure adherence to Group audit and continuous business process improvement.
• Maintaining a balance between collection efficiency and customer relationship management.

Business Controls Management:

• Ensure that all necessary business controls are adequately implemented and adherence thereto by staff. Further ensure that deviations are reported and approved to ensure compliance with the company’s credit policies and procedures.

GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Networking And Relationship Building :

• Foster and sustain effective working relationships and rapport with business and management, national and key industry players and service providers to keep abreast with latest development to capture new business opportunities.

Leadership And Capability Development:

• Drive the development of competent working team that will enhance and sustain staff capabilities in achieving high performance delivery to ensure internalization of the right leadership and capabilities in executing their jobs.

COBE, POPI and ABC Policies:

• Communicate, interpret and champion the execution of the company’s policies and provisions of the Codes of Conduct & Business Ethics (COBE), Protection of Personal Information (POPI) and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), and undertake appropriate mitigation and/or intervention programmes to safeguard business operations, high staff discipline and industrial harmony.

Good Governance:

• Enforce the implementation of applicable company procedures and guidelines and affect the compliance to statutory and legislative requirements to ensure conformance to the established Manual of Authorities (MoAs) to safeguard the company’s interest, image and reputation.
• Enforcement of the Credit policy.

Mindset, Behaviour and Culture:

• Develop and implement distinctive mindset, behavior and culture to achieve high work performance by adoption and implementing value interventions, tools and methodologies to promote and instill a high sense of commitment, ownership, integrity and loyalty that will contribute to operational excellence.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCES :

• NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law advantageous.
• 8 years’ Credit management experience required in oil company / commercial environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, credit management software and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, automation tools, and workflow optimisation.
• Ability to lead, influence and deliver results in a fast paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communicator and well developed interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Closing Date for applications: Friday, 15 August 2025.

Somerset West - A well-established but growing software company that provides reliable and scalable solutions to its customers, is seeking to employ a Technical Lead to guide their software development team to new heights.

The successful Technical Lead should be hands-on with coding and architecture, while also being an effective mentor and leader. You will play a critical role in guiding our development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology. While innovation is encouraged, it is also important to honor the company's history, existing standards, and current human resources.

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on the back-end of the system.
• Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture and Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack and Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management skills.
• Experience with containerization, e.g., Docker.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

• Dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• A stable company with exciting growth opportunities.

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and, over the years, expanded nationally. Our background has proven invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation, and placement of candidates.

Our Value Proposition: The true value of Helderberg Personnel lies in our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture, and values. We ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to foster long-term relationships. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our role is to ensure that candidates become strategic partners to a business, rather than mere employees. Helderberg Personnel has achieved steady growth over recent years and has evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements across various functions, industries, and up to senior management levels.

Purple Ruler is a dynamic and innovative online education provider specialising in high-impact tutoring and alternative provision. We work closely with schools across the UK and the US, offering bespoke academic and wellbeing solutions designed to improve learner outcomes, confidence, and engagement.

We pride ourselves on quality, flexibility, and collaboration, constantly evolving to meet the needs of diverse educational settings. Our partnerships span across public school districts, charter schools, and multi-academy trusts, providing comprehensive academic support to thousands of students each year.

The Role:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Marketing Lead who will take ownership of our digital presence, content creation, event coordination, and employer branding efforts. Reporting directly to senior management, you'll collaborate closely with our sales, academic, and HR teams to develop compelling marketing materials, drive brand awareness, and support our strategic outreach goals across multiple markets including the UK, USA, and South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and produce engaging digital marketing content including social media campaigns, website materials, newsletters, and email marketing.
• Coordinate with the sales team to plan, organise, and execute targeted events, webinars, and promotional activities.
• Manage marketing campaigns end-to-end, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and strategic objectives.
• Lead marketing strategies specifically tailored for our online school and tutoring services, as well as our mental health services, effectively addressing market needs in both the UK and USA.
• Develop and implement employer branding strategies in South Africa to attract high-quality HR talent.
• Use analytics tools to track performance, measure ROI, and inform continuous improvement of marketing initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships internally with sales, academics, operations, and HR to ensure consistent and effective marketing communication.
• Maintain awareness of trends and innovations in digital marketing, bringing fresh ideas to elevate Purple Ruler’s market presence.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in digital marketing, content editing, event planning, and employer branding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools (e.g., Clay, SendGrid, Google Analytics, social media platforms).
• Strong project management abilities with the capability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• Creative thinker with the ability to produce engaging and informative marketing content.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and flexible remote-working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
• A dynamic, collaborative team culture committed to educational excellence and innovation.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in education outcomes and learner engagement.

Join Us:

• If you're passionate about education, digitally savvy, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
• Apply now and help shape the future of education with Purple Ruler.
• Purple Ruler is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a positive work environment.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Part-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Education

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Our client the Electrical Engineering industry is currently looking for a Marketing Lead , in Ferndale, Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Marketing Operations Management:
• Collaborate with the Group Marketing Manager and senior leadership to implement marketing initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Act as the marketing point-of-contact within the organisation for all tactical and operational marketing execution.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve marketing systems and workflows for efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Evaluate current marketing activities and execution plans, identifying opportunities for improvement within existing budgets and capabilities.
• Event Planning & Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the organisations participation in industry events, tradeshows, conferences, and internal product launches.
• Manage end-to-end logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, materials, budget tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Vendor & Supplier Management:
• Manage relationships with external suppliers including PR agencies, media buyers, designers, printers, and digital partners.
• Develop creative briefs, review and approve deliverables, and ensure quality and timeline standards are met.
• Consolidate feedback and compile vendor and campaign reports for internal teams.
• Content Development & Collateral Management:
• Write and edit content for brochures, product sheets, press releases, web copy, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and the design team to ensure all collateral accurately reflects the brand and offerings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all content and communication channels.
• Digital Marketing & Advertising:
• Lead the setup and management of the organisation’s digital advertising presence (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, paid social).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive content and campaign calendar aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee execution by ensuring creative assets and copy are approved, handed off to vendors, and launched on time.
• Track, analyse, and optimise campaign performance using data-driven insights.
• Public Relations & Media Outreach:
• Support PR initiatives by developing media materials, coordinating announcements, and engaging with relevant industry publications.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, journalists, and key media contacts to enhance brand visibility.
• Cross-Functional & Internal Collaboration:
• Work closely with sales, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to gather input, align messaging, and deliver marketing initiatives that support business needs.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of marketing progress, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ad Hoc Projects & Support:
• Provide flexible support for marketing-related tasks that arise throughout the year.
• Assist the Group Marketing Manager during high-volume periods or on special projects.
• Support sub-brands or internal initiatives such as Power Bee, Airshow planning, or internal communications as needed.
• Collaborate with HR on internal marketing and communication efforts when required.

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field.
• (Engineering product marketers or engineers transitioning into marketing are encouraged to apply.)
• 3–5 years of experience in B2B marketing execution.
• Prior experience in the engineering, industrial, or critical power sectors is essential -basic understanding of power systems is required.
• Proven ability to manage marketing operations, events, content, and vendor relationships from end to end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent copywriting and briefing skills — capable of translating technical concepts into compelling content.
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A hands-on, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving systems.
• Must have a car and hold a valid driver’s license and passport, and be willing to travel occasionally on short notice

• R35 000 – R45 000 per month.

1. Oversee the full finance function, ensuring seamless operations across financial activities.
2. Act as the primary financial contact for clients, managing day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
3. Provide outsourced accounting services, including maintaining books and records, transaction management, and reconciliations.
4. Manage payments (bank accounts & multisigs), ensuring appropriate approvals in line with Cayman regulatory requirements.
5. Prepare quarterly management accounts, including financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
6. Develop and monitor budgeting and runway analysis for clients.
7. Track KPIs and financial performance metrics, benchmarking against agreed parameters.

• Prepare and present transparency reports for the community and Board of Directors.

• Manage liaising with the Compliance team for KYC and due diligence checks on grant proposals and transactions.
• Monitor banking and custody accounts, ensuring compliance with operational and commercial terms.
• Ensure financial policies align with governance frameworks, industry best practices, and Cayman regulations.

• Develop and implement policies for digital asset payments via wallets and fiat payments via banking rails.
• Manage KYC/wallet screening to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Support clients with financial operations, weekly updates, policy reviews, and service provider integrations.
• Maintain relationships with financial service providers for seamless collaboration.
• Oversee financial administration and operational standards.

Minimum: BCom / Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Preferred: CA, AGA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

If not qualified, 2-3 years of post-graduation experience in a finance role is required.

• Strong background in financial statement reporting and bookkeeping.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Familiarity with Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, or Digital Assets is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of payments, financial controls, and compliance.
• Prior experience managing KYC, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.

As an employee of our company, you will collaborate with each department to create and deploy disruptive products. Come work at a growing company that offers great benefits with opportunities to move forward and learn alongside accomplished leaders. We're seeking an experienced and outstanding member of staff.

This position is both creative and rigorous by nature; you need to think outside the box. We expect the candidate to be proactive and have a "get it done" spirit. To be successful, you will have solid problem-solving skills.

• Handle end-to-end implementation of applicable systems in accordance with the business processes of the clients, including creating new systems databases (system defaults, user access, transaction types, workflows, incident types, groups, asset types, tariff setting, properties, property portion services, and user-defined fields, etc.)
• Prepare weekly project status reports.
• Maintain accurate records of billable hours, travel, and other financial info impacting client billing.
• Deliver products and services within the financial parameters as agreed with the client.
• Conduct user training.

• Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting, Financial Information Systems, or similar
• S.A. Citizen, Resident, or Valid S.A. Work Permit
• Valid Driver's License and own reliable vehicle
• Passed credit and criminal checks

• Knowledge of MFMA
• 2-3 years in a similar field
• Serve 2-4 clients simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills

At CCG Systems, we value teamwork, set team goals, assume collective accountability for actions, and embrace diversity. We acknowledge our employees as our most valuable asset because we believe individual success is an important part of the overall success of our company. CCG Systems is deeply committed to excellence, pursuing superior performance in every activity and always ensuring the best services are delivered to our clients. We strive to ensure all employees have the best possible experience.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for key categories of items and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, cost optimization, and supplier risk management.
• Continuously engage with key stakeholders in the organization, including management, operations and finance to ensure up to date and complete knowledge about requirements and specifications for category items and services in line with the company’s overall business strategy.
• Continuously stay updated with the market for category items and services and conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to benchmark incumbent suppliers, identify potential new suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and ensure they meet quality, cost, and performance criteria.
• Build and maintain strong, yet independent, relationships with key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration to deliver value and innovation across the organization.
• Ensuring a productive labour climate in the Procurement function; in case of irregularities immediately report to management.
• Leverage procurement technology and digital tools to enhance procurement activities, automate routine processes, and provide data-driven insights into purchasing decisions.
• Manage the procurement budget, tracking spend against budgeted targets, identifying areas for cost reduction, and ensuring the achievement of savings goals.
• Continuously evaluate sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining or improving quality and service delivery.
• Implement performance reviews with suppliers to assess service levels, quality, and cost against agreed terms, and ensure corrective action plans are developed when necessary.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
• Ensure the filing of all Procurement related documentation for auditing purposes.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of stock for re-ordering.
• Communicate all delays or variances to the appropriate parties.
• Investigate stock variances, delivery queries, identify and implement possible ways to prevent future variances/queries.
• Ensure accurate and on-time purchasing of all products and services as required by the organization.
• Expedite PO’s and communicate ETA’s and delays to all relevant parties.
• Update min and max levels for ordering to ensure continuous availability of parts.
• Source alternative solutions, obtain approval and purchase to ensure continuous supply to the organization.
• Enforce Purchasing policies and procedures to ensure good governance.
• Continually investigate opportunities for cost or efficiency savings.
• Provide a high level of customer service with industry standard turnaround times for all requests.
• Actively support the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality vision and values by observing safety practices at work while performing his/her duties.
• Observing and adhering to safety policies, reporting unsafe acts and hazards.

• Procurement or Supply Chain Qualification or studying towards one.
• 5 - 10 years overall experience.
• Computer Literate.
• Self-motivated, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented.
• Service orientated – actively seek ways to help people.
• Critical thinking skills – identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and procurement software.
• Have the ambition to help drive the growth of a young company.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administration skills.
• Ability to achieve excellent results working autonomously and/or in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Financially literate and disciplined.
• Possess a “can-do” attitude always focussing on what “can” be done.
• Possess a desire to continually develop, improve and be ambitious.
• Be physically fit and able to use the correct lifting techniques.
• Able and willing to travel to operational sites and suppliers as needed.

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

At GEP, we arelooking to continue our growth trajectory by expanding our talented managed services team.

As a Sourcing Lead, you will partner with our client and internal teams and manage the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives using a multi-step sourcing process.

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work consistent with business requirements and client sourcing strategy
• Conduct spend analytics and utilize analytical expertise to deliver a comprehensive total cost of ownership assisting the client business in delivering measurable cost savings
• Initiate and structure efficient RFx’s, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiation strategies based on supplier proposals and spend analytics
• Utilize your well-developed sourcing skills to manage supplier selection processes and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed business awardswhile developing contractual agreements in collaboration with our client’s business and legal departments

Scope o f Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or SMEs on project strategy; determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy
• You will lead and execute the GEP sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed
• You will manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process then following up with suppliers on milestone activities
• You will also perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner

• You should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development and management (3-5 years)
• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques
• Knowledge of the indirect category would be advantageous (trends, suppliers, industry specifics and terminology, legal frameworks)
• You should have the ability to facilitate a total cost ownership discussion with a client team and identify total cost elements
• Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation
• Proficiency in using e-Sourcing tools.
• Excellent project management skill including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition
• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills
• Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups
• Solid decision-making and problem-solving ability using available facts in sensitive client situations

As GEP experiences active and rapid growth, we’re looking for people who want to flourish along with us — helping to pave the way to a brighter future.

To learn more about our comprehensive range of consulting and outsourcing services, please visit

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

• Thinks beyond cost: Understands value creation across the supply chain (e.g., supplier innovation, sustainability, time-to-market).
• Can align procurement goals with broader business strategy.
• Comfortable partnering with internal stakeholders like finance, operations, and product teams to influence upstream decisions.

• Proven ability to analyze procurement data (e.g., spend analytics, supplier performance, TCO).
• Experience working with or building dashboards or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, even Excel + Power Query).
• Can translate data insights into actionable strategies (e.g., demand aggregation, renegotiation triggers, risk heatmaps).

• Familiarity with modern procurement tech stacks: ERP (SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management, procurement automation platforms (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba, GEP).
• Has led or been part of digital transformation projects (e.g., digitizing vendor onboarding, automating approvals, e-invoicing).
• Understands process mapping and optimization (Lean/Six Sigma is a plus).

• Skilled in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and building partnerships, not just transactional relationships.
• Experience implementing supplier KPIs, scorecards, or risk mitigation strategies (especially relevant post-COVID/supply chain shocks).

• Has experience leading teams through change, whether it's systems, processes, or organizational shifts.
• Champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, not “we’ve always done it this way.”
• Strong communicator, able to bring stakeholders on the journey.

• Understands the role procurement plays in supply chain ethics, carbon tracking, local sourcing, circularity.
• Can build ESG compliance and reporting into supplier selection and performance.

• 8–12 years experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or transformation-focused role.
• Demonstrable success in leveraging procurement data to drive measurable results (e.g., cost savings, supplier consolidation, risk reduction).
• Experience in digitizing and automating procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Industry experience in your space (if niche) or proven adaptability across sectors.

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