Procurement Manager

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: NPr004471/KavN

Date posted: Monday, September 28, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: Procurement Manager

Global / Remote | International Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Are you a hands-on procurement professional who enjoys building supplier networks, negotiating commercially strong agreements and creating structure in a growing business?

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Procurement Manager to take ownership of a developing procurement and strategic sourcing function across multiple international markets.

The role is ideal for someone who wants more than maintaining an established procurement process — you will have the opportunity to help build and scale one . UCG_JD Procurement Manager

POSITION INFO: Job & Company Description: A growing multi-country organisation is looking for a driven Global Procurement Manager to establish and directly manage its developing procurement function. Operating in a lean, growth-focused environment, you will take hands-on responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier identification and onboarding, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, purchasing, supplier performance, contracts, cost optimisation and procurement governance . This is not a role for someone who only manages procurement through a large team. You will be expected to personally execute key procurement activities , build practical processes and develop a scalable supplier-management model as the organisation expands internationally. UCG_JD Procurement Manager Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline CIPS or CPSM certification would be advantageous UCG_JD Procurement Manager Job Experience & Skills Required: Approximately 4-7 years' experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Proven experience working with international suppliers and multi-country stakeholders Strong strategic sourcing and supplier-identification capability Hands-on experience managing RFQ/RFP processes, quotation analysis and supplier evaluations Proven commercial negotiation experience across pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels and delivery arrangements Strong purchase-order management and supplier follow-up capability Experience monitoring supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost and compliance Commercially astute with proven exposure to cost savings and cost-avoidance initiatives Strong supplier-risk management and alternative-sourcing capability Experience with procurement governance, contracts and audit-ready documentation Strong Excel , procurement reporting and data-analysis capability ERP/procurement/purchasing system exposure advantageous Experience building or improving procurement processes within a growing, lean or relatively unstructured environment Strong stakeholder-management skills with the confidence to engage senior leadership and international suppliers UCG_JD Procurement Manager Advantageous Industry Exposure: Experience within Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Supplements, Cosmetics, Consumer Products, Retail or another regulated product environment would be highly advantageous. UCG_JD Procurement Manager The opportunity: This position offers something different from a traditional Procurement Manager role. You will have the opportunity to help shape the procurement function from an early stage - establishing supplier controls, improving commercial terms, developing sourcing strategies, mitigating supplier risk and creating the procurement processes required to support international growth. The organisation's first 90-day expectations include assessing the existing supplier base and open commitments, establishing procurement controls, reviewing supplier performance and commercial terms, and ultimately developing a scalable procurement operating model. UCG_JD Procurement Manager If you are commercially sharp, technically strong in procurement and enjoy building rather than simply maintaining - this could be the opportunity for you. Apply Now! For more Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain opportunities, contact: Kavian Naidoo Recruitment Consultant - Supply Chain & Procurement Network Recruitment 📩 📞