National Procurement Manager (JB5565)

National Procurement Manager (JB5565)
Kya Sands, Gauteng
Market Related
Permanent

A fast-paced national courier business is seeking an experienced and strategic National Procurement Manager to establish and lead the procurement function. This newly created role presents an opportunity to design and implement procurement frameworks that will support a large logistics and distribution network across South Africa. With thousands of parcels moving daily through regional warehouses, depots, kiosks, parcel lockers, and a nationwide fleet, this position is central to ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant sourcing of goods and services. The role requires close collaboration with operations, logistics, finance, and fleet teams, while managing a Procurement Manager and Procurement Administrator to deliver on national procurement needs

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
CIPS or equivalent professional certification
5–10 years of procurement experience within courier, logistics, transport, warehousing-intensive, or FMCG industries
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and delivering cost savings
Strong understanding of facilities, fleet, operational, and infrastructure-related procurement across multiple categories (services, fleet, technology, packaging, consumables)
Demonstrated experience in establishing or leading procurement processes and systems
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems (SAP)
Knowledge of South African procurement laws, BBBEE, and supply chain compliance
Experience in staff management or mentoring
Knowledge of parcel locker and kiosk technologies and sourcing
Experience managing procurement nationally across multiple branches/sites
Exposure to sustainability or green procurement initiatives

Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish a centralised procurement function and strategy aligned with business growth and operational needs
Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across key spend categories, including:
Warehouse equipment and consumables
Fleet and vehicle procurement (purchase, leasing, maintenance)
Fuel, tyres, spares, and vehicle consumables
Locker and kiosk infrastructure
IT and communication systems
Courier uniforms and packaging materials
Facilities, utilities, and outsourced services (cleaning, security, etc.)
Build and manage a consolidated national vendor network to support efficient operations across regions
Negotiate supplier contracts, service level agreements, pricing, and terms, focusing on cost savings, quality, and risk reduction
Implement supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement processes
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Fleet teams to ensure procurement requirements are met on time
Oversee procurement processes, cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and industry requirements
Oversee and optimise inventory management within operations, stationery, and uniform departments
Plan and execute procurement strategies to support business expansion and new location rollouts
Manage procurement budgets, cost forecasting, and spend analysis
Lead, mentor, and develop the junior procurement team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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