Director: Supply Chain Management

Johannesburg, Gauteng Office Of The Premier

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  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R – R per annum (all- inclusive remuneration package)
  • Enquiries : Ms Sylvia Mtshali: Tel No:

Requirements :

  • An NQF level 7 in any of the following fields of study Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, BCom Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration and Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government. A higher qualification of NQF Level 8, will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at the middle / senior managerial level l relevant to the field of the post.COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage a team, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Duties :

  • Develop and implement the departmental Supply Chain Management strategy aligned with legislative and policy frameworks. Manage procurement and contract management processes to ensure compliance and value for money. Oversee asset and inventory management, including the maintenance of a fixed asset register. Ensure effective transport and logistics support services. Lead the development and execution of the departmental demand management strategy and plan. Oversee the demand and acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with financial planning and departmental needs. Establish and oversee the functioning of the Bid Specification Committee (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC). Provide strategic advice and support to the CFO and executive leadership. Promote good governance, ethical conduct, and anti-corruption measures within Supply Chain Management operations. Support the implementation of procurement systems and controls to mitigate risks and prevent irregular expenditure. Ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Manage human and financial resources within the Directorate.

Notes :

  • APPLICATIONS: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, ( and on : The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Office of the Premier reserve the right to utilise practical exercise / test for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). Gauteng Office of the Premier (OoP) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to conclude an annual perform agreement within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts is the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: Prospective candidates will not be employed without this certificate.

Employer : Office Of The Premier

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date :

Criteria Questions

Do you have an NQF level 7 in any of the following fields of study Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, BCom Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration?

Do you have the Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government?

Do you have 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in a corporate services environment?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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Supply Chain Management Specialist

Gauteng, Gauteng MECS

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Reference: JHB -CH-1

We are seeking a talented and experienced Supply Chain Management Specialist to join a leading producer of high-quality iron ore products. They are dedicated to sustainable mining practices and contributing positively to local communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Management Specialist will report directly to the SCM Manager. The SCM Specialist is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements, supply chain management policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:
  • BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Supply Chain Management
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in supply chain management (5 years of which should be with construction projects procurement environment)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license Code EB
  • Good exposure to community-based projects (preferred)
  • SACQSP registration
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Head: Supply Chain Management

Centurion, Gauteng Fempower

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead and establish appropriate Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles within the organisation by developing, implementing, enforcing and maintaining policies, standards and processes in line with legislation and the strategic objectives of the corporate plan of the Group.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

  • 4 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
  • MCIPS diploma
  • Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment - 10 years
  • Experience 7 years head of procurement or 10 years experience Manager SCM.

Critical Competencies

  • Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge / Experience Procurement Systems
  • Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
  • Public sector including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Procurement Procedures
  • Finance Principles

Additional Requirements

  • Travel as and when required
  • Long hours as and when required
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Supply chain management specialist

Gauteng, Gauteng MECS

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Reference: JHB -CH-1 We are seeking a talented and experienced Supply Chain Management Specialist to join a leading producer of high-quality iron ore products. They are dedicated to sustainable mining practices and contributing positively to local communities. Duties & Responsibilities The Supply Chain Management Specialist will report directly to the SCM Manager. The SCM Specialist is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in line with business requirements, supply chain management policies, and procedures. Minimum Requirements: BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Supply Chain Management Minimum 8 years’ experience in supply chain management (5 years of which should be with construction projects procurement environment) Must have a valid driver’s license Code EB Good exposure to community-based projects (preferred) SACQSP registration #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director: supply chain management

Johannesburg, Gauteng Office Of The Premier

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permanent
Number of Posts : 1 Package : R – R per annum (all- inclusive remuneration package) Enquiries : Ms Sylvia Mtshali: Tel No: Requirements : An NQF level 7 in any of the following fields of study Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, BCom Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration and Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government. A higher qualification of NQF Level 8, will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at the middle / senior managerial level l relevant to the field of the post. COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage a team, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Duties : Develop and implement the departmental Supply Chain Management strategy aligned with legislative and policy frameworks. Manage procurement and contract management processes to ensure compliance and value for money. Oversee asset and inventory management, including the maintenance of a fixed asset register. Ensure effective transport and logistics support services. Lead the development and execution of the departmental demand management strategy and plan. Oversee the demand and acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with financial planning and departmental needs. Establish and oversee the functioning of the Bid Specification Committee (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC). Provide strategic advice and support to the CFO and executive leadership. Promote good governance, ethical conduct, and anti-corruption measures within Supply Chain Management operations. Support the implementation of procurement systems and controls to mitigate risks and prevent irregular expenditure. Ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation. Manage human and financial resources within the Directorate. Notes : APPLICATIONS: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, ( and on : The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Office of the Premier reserve the right to utilise practical exercise / test for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). Gauteng Office of the Premier (Oo P) reserves the right to cancel the filling / not fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to conclude an annual perform agreement within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance at the level of Top Secret by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts is the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: Prospective candidates will not be employed without this certificate. Employer : Office Of The Premier Location : Johannesburg Closing Date : Criteria Questions Do you have an NQF level 7 in any of the following fields of study Accounting, CIMA, ACCA, BCom Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration? Do you have the Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government? Do you have 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in a corporate services environment? Please Notes : Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Contract Manager: Supply Chain Management

Centurion, Gauteng Landbank . S.A.

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Overview

(Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912. The bank’s objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers with financial services that enable land, equipment, asset improvement and production credit. Land Bank provides services to agri-business and updates its offerings to match industry needs.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage, draft and maintain Supply Chain Management contracts. To provide contract management solutions and contractual/commercial advice to business units, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities
  • Manage, draft and maintain supply chain management contracts.
  • Provide contract management solutions and contractual/commercial advice to business units.
  • Ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the contract.
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Farming

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SAP Supply Chain Management Solution Advisor Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng SAP

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We help the world run better

At SAP we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences values flexibility and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development recognition for your individual contributions and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

Deal Support

The SAP Supply Chain Management Solution Advisor is instrumental in sculpting and delivering unparalleled sales presentations on SAP S / 4HANA tailored especially for discerning audiences including top-tier company executives. Key tasks include (not limited to)

  • Delivering overview of SAP S / 4HANA Procurement and Inventory Management to our prospects
  • Collaborate with VAT Team members (Enterprise Architects Sales Bid Centre and solution advisors .) to provide deal support to opportunities across Industry
  • Conduct in-depth discovery sessions with prospects
  • Deliver personalized / standard demo of SAP S / 4HANA in the area of Supply Chain Management (includes Sourcing and Procurement Inventory Warehousing etc.)
  • Identify articulate and present innovations from SAP that could be useful for customer including topics of Business AI Sustainability etc.
  • Create a memorable experience with an intended impact across all interactions with our customers by ensuring you adhere to the operational best practices such as :

Ensuring quality and empathetic discovery sessions

  • Executing dry runs and
  • Presenting SAPs compelling user experience for all use cases
  • Create and utilize digital assets
  • Execute Digital Discovery Assessment
  • Articulate S / 4HANA Supply Chain Management competitive advantage to customers and prospects
  • Define roadmap of adoption and consumption for our prospects
  • Business Development Support

  • Identify and execute demand generation activities in collaboration with the sales teams and marketing to ensure sufficient pipeline coverage for the Digital Core and S / 4HANA Supply Chain Management in particular
  • Support Marketing Events
  • Support Partner Ecosystem

  • Invest time in educating SAP Partners to enable them to support their software selling motions and help us scale.
  • Sales Enablement

  • Lead and deliver enablement sessions for Sales Team across Africa.
  • A day in the life

  • Work closely with the sales team to understand customers business transformation requirements to the cloud and help define sales strategy drives qualification deal governanceand create a roadmap for the journey to the Cloud through S / 4HANA with SAP solution offerings
  • Articulate S / 4HANA Supply Chain Management competitive advantage to customers and prospects
  • Lead and coordinate across multiple SAP internal teams (Product Architects Sales Bid Centre and solution advisors .) to provide deal support to opportunities across Industry.
  • Explaining and Running Digital Discovery Engagements and Roadmap-Assessments with prospects
  • Present SAP solutions to a diverse range of stakeholders in many different industries from the CPOs and other CXOs to the hands-on end user
  • Provide our customers with solution expertise to support strategic engagements.
  • Maintain knowledge with quarterly release cycles you need to proactively stay up to date on latest enhancements and new capability
  • Invest time in educating SAP Partners to enable them to support their software selling motions and help us scale.
  • Innovate innovate and innovate across customer solution architected presentations given and engaging demonstrations
  • What you bring

  • Bachelors / Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Operations or related discipline required from an accredited university. MBA or advanced degree in related discipline preferred.
  • Certified and / or Trained in the area of Sourcing and Procurement for SAP S / 4HANA.
  • Knowledge of additional S / 4HANA modules will put you on an advantage
  • Expertise in an Industry such as Mining High tech Retail Professional Services Manufacturing etc will be a plus
  • Knowledge of SAP S / 4HANA Cloud Private Edition in the areas of Inventory Management will be an added advantage
  • Project and Consulting Experience in SAP S / 4HANA or SAP ECC 6.0 Implementations and corresponding project programs.
  • Customer Focused and Flexible time for regional coverage
  • Professional experience and wed love it if you had broad set of Core SAP ERP experience
  • End to end SAP S / 4HANA or SAP ECC 6.0 implementations will be highly desirable
  • Experience in presales technology consulting or a comparable customer-facing role is essential with a demonstrated proficiency in S / 4HANA Supply Chain Management
  • Knowledge of SAP Activate for SAP S / 4HANA as well as tools accelerators available for our customers partners.
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    Bring out your best

    SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAPyou can bring out your best.

    We win with inclusion

    SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

    SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team :

    For SAP employees : Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

    EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability :

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender (including pregnancy childbirth et al) sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability.

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Requisition ID : Work Area : Presales Expected Travel : 0 - 10% Career Status : Professional Employment Type : Regular Full Time Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid.

    Required Experience :

    Unclear Seniority

    Key Skills

    Procurement,Lawson,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP APO,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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    Centurion, Gauteng Most Hired

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    Introduction

    Our client is a supplier of steel and coal products for the mining industry. The client is looking for a Contracts Specialist (Supply Chain Management) with the following key criteria:

    • A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience. Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems.
      Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa).

    PURPOSE:

    • To manage, coordinate and administer contracts with suppliers.
    • To assist the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement with improving contract coverage and achieving commercial savings.

    MAJOR CHALLENGES:

    • Providing a contract management service to multiple Business Units, for multiple commodities.
    • Continuous pressure exists on continuously improving in terms of cost effectiveness, innovation and productivity.
    • Turnaround times of contract establishment and Statement of Work.
    • Maintaining and effectively executing high volumes of users demands and active contracts.

    Job Location: Centurion is a small town in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

    Contract period: 12 Months

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Best Practice and Knowledge Management

    • Identify and support the implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve contract management process.
    • Study/research best practice processes and benchmark the Company processes at regular intervals.
    • Assist in mitigating risk in terms of contractual exposure to the Company.

    Business Partner Enablement

    • Identify, evaluate and support business partners/end-users to develop disciplined sourcing execution capabilities.
    • Provide process advice to business partners/end-users through in-transaction guidance and support.
    • Work with various internal and external stakeholders to expand and enrich supply chain content.

    Compliance, Governance and Assurance

    • Ensure supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
    • Consolidate reports and provide feedback to the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement on appropriate contract management reporting and governance requirements.
    • Collaborate and communicate with suppliers.
    • Implement portfolio targets in alignment with legislation and charters (e.g. Mining Charter, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), etc.).
    • Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

    Contract Management

    • Compile and manage contracts with service providers.
    • In conjunction with internal stakeholders, ensure that all relevant category strategies and governance requirements are met.
    • Negotiate, conclude and administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
    • Evaluate contractual terms and conditions and provide recommendations.
    • Responsible for the proactive management of contract lifecycle milestones for a portfolio of contracts.
    • Record and monitor contract compliance and renewal applications.
    • Investigate the need for contract extensions and terminate contractual relationship upon completion if required.
    • Obtain approval for relevant contracts and documentation in line with governance requirements and departmental budgetary stipulations.
    • Manage the end-to-end contract management process.
    • Develop and implement contracting portfolio project plans.
    • Develop, socialise and implement contracting strategies.
    • Ensure all contracting plans incorporate and address Social and Labour Plans (SLP’s), Mining Charter and BBBEE preferential procurement objectives.
    • Compile tender documentation, issue Request for Quote (RFQ), adjudicate tenders in collaboration with technical and commercial specialists.
    • Ensure guidance and planning to contract modifications, price adjustments and contract close out.
    • Contribute to supplier development including Local Economic Development.
    • Develop and maintain key supplier agreements with a continuing focus on efficiency gains.
    • Identify opportunities for cost savings through product substitution, market testing, or other means.
    • Actively participate in organisation planning as it relates to procurement activities.

    Customer and Client Relationship Management

    • Maintain a database of supplier information and continuously ensure that integrity and quality of data are relevant and of required standard.
    • Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with suppliers.
    • Support onboarding of new suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
    • Proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders related to contractual matters, i.e. disputes, claims, performance etc.
    • Build and nurture effective and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.

    Functional Excellence

    • Adhere to functional policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end-to-end processes, tools, templates etc.
    • Assist in standardising, simplifying and speeding-up functional processes, eliminating duplication and bureaucracy.
    • Apply functional best practices, promote sharing of best practices and knowledge.

    Internal Business Processes

    • Provide weekly feedback on progress related to contract lifecycle management activities.
    • Conduct monthly reporting on contracting process.
    • Ensure procurement savings occur.

    Performance Management

    • Identify reporting needs and validate against framework.
    • Determine capability and performance gaps in order to identify training needs.

    Safe and Healthy Work Environment

    • Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operations Practices while ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) policies and procedures in line with set standards.
    • Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.

    Behavioural Alignment

    Demonstrates the following:

    • Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem.
    • Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical.
    • Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions.
    • Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic.
    • Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective.
    Desired Experience & Qualification

    REQUIREMENTS

    • A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience. Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems.
      Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa).

    EXPERIENCE

    • Relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience.
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    Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA

    Gauteng, Gauteng BIC

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    Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA

    Join to apply for the Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA role at BIC .

    For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are part of every heart and home. Join our team to help reignite a beloved brand and reimagine everyday essentials in sustainable, responsible ways.

    Our proactive approach fosters an environment where self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to own their careers and contribute their unique perspectives to our mission.

    The Manager, Supply Management & Logistics & Indirect Procurement for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) will lead procurement strategy development, participate in strategic sourcing, and focus on logistics procurement for the region. The role also involves acting as the main contact for all indirect procurement activities in MEA, collaborating with global teams to expand spend coverage.

    The position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective procurement strategies and implementation plans. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Supply Management, the role covers categories such as:

    • Logistics – Ground Transport, Warehousing, Co-packing (60-70% of worktime)
    • Other indirect categories as needed

    Main missions include:

    • Implementing logistics procurement strategies aligned with global guidelines
    • Identifying opportunities for improvement and value addition
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and execute procurement plans
    • Supporting RFP processes and ensuring cost savings and service quality
    • Supporting ESG and sustainability initiatives

    Key responsibilities:

    • Develop procurement strategies for logistics suppliers in MEA
    • Coordinate category strategy planning, including insights collection, supplier mapping, and sourcing
    • Deploy sourcing best practices and monitor performance against savings targets
    • Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
    • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations

    BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

    Note: BIC is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this role.

    Additional details
    • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
    • Employment type: Full-time
    • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
    • Industries: Manufacturing

    Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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    Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA

    Johannesburg, Gauteng BIC

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    Job title : Manager, Supply Management Logistics & Indirect Procurement MEA

    Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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    The Manager Supply Management & Logistics & Indirect Procurement Middle East & Africa (MEA) will lead and support the development of the procurement strategy definition, and actively participate to the strategic sourcing activities, with the goal of achieving significant year-on-year cost and productivity improvements while maintaining or improving service levels and delivering innovation and value to its stakeholders. His / her primary responsibility will be Logistics procurement for the MEA zone, and it is also expected the successful candidate will also act as the Single Point of contact for all other Indirect Procurement activities in the region and seek direction and support from the global category team or Sourcing Excellence team to increase overall spend coverage in MEA. He / She will work closely with key stakeholders (both internal and external) in member organizations and in corporate functions to develop effective procurement strategies and implementation plans. In this position, the Manager Supply Management will report directly to the Senior Manager Supply Management in charge of procurement categories described below.

    GLOBAL CATEGORIES UNDER SCOPE

    • Logistics – Ground Transport, Warehousing, Co-packing, as a main responsibility (60 to 70% of worktime)
    • Other indirect Categories as needed

    MAIN MISSION

    • Build and implement the MEA Logistics procurement strategies aligned with global guidelines, and lead their implementation with local stakeholders
    • Clarify opportunities of improvements and implement
    • Identify and Leverage value-add proposals and innovation from Partners / Suppliers
    • Ensure close work with stakeholders located in MEA
    • Be a close partner with stakeholders and their go-to for procurement planning / strategizing
    • In close collaboration with the regional Business Partner, act as the 'ears on the ground' to keep the Indirect category team informed of local business needs and realities.
    • Support, at times, the RFP process for other indirect categories in the region

    MAIN GOALS

    • Strategy for all logistics procurement in the region- build a short and long-term roadmap to develop / reinforce partnerships. Align to global logistics procurement strategy and templates
    • Implement SRM methods and structure to optimize the value added provided by suppliers (using global template, approach)
    • Conduct Strategic RFP in collaboration with Stakeholders and other procurement teams
    • Provide significant year-on-year cost improvements (hard savings, soft savings, innovation etc)
    • Ensure budget visibility and stability in the long term, Implement productivity and innovative improvements
    • Secure supply
    • Challenge quality and service level : maintain and improve
    • Support BIC’s roadmap with regards to ESG and sustainability
    • Ensure needs of stakeholders are delivered using internal support from colleagues : Business Partnering, Sustainable Procurement, Center of Excellence and Operational Procurement teams.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    The Manager Supply Management & Business Partner will have the following specific responsibilities :

    • Ability to build a Procurement category strategy for all logistics suppliers in MEA region
    • Coordinate the Category Strategy Planning :
    • Collect category insights (with Analytics) & create category profiles,
    • Identify opportunities & prioritize projects (with Business Partner)
    • Supplier mapping and road mapping of sourcing events, contracts
    • Implement
    • Support / Coordinate the development and deployment of procurement strategies related to the assigned categories.
    • Follows alignment to priorities and performance goals, executes the strategy and implements strategic procurement efforts and innovation in specific categories as necessary and appropriate.
    • Deploy sourcing best practices globally and ensure they are widely adopted
    • Follow strategy implementation.
    • Track forecasted performance vs. actual savings for the categories.
    • Assist in finding solutions to mitigate any supply risk
    • Represent sourcing categories with Group stakeholders.
    • Communicate sourcing market trends / results for categories to key stakeholders.
    • Work with finance stakeholders to ensure savings are built and measurable into budgets and the annual operating plan.
    • Support the sourcing team to be actively engaged in core business processes.
    • Provide regional / local budget input on market effect, standards and productivity initiatives impacting costs
    • Participate in the process to select and monitor suppliers.
    • Coordinate the supplier selection and negotiation process for key sourcing teams and overall management of the strategic suppliers to the group.
    • Lead regional / local sourcing strategies in alignment with the global category strategy and oversee sourcing events
    • Maintain expertise in the categories of spend. Remain current with market trends through relationships with Supply Managers, suppliers and market experts, and ensure that we have a process to gain access / familiarity with emerging supplier capabilities
    • Execute the Group Sustainability Targets and the sourcing strategies include Sustainable Development
    • Uphold internal and external policies, regulations, contracts management and laws, as well as monitoring suppliers’ quality, risk and compliance
    • Provide needs insight with regards to other Indirect Categories and support deployment plans as needed
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