Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Manager (Port Terminals / Heavy Equipment / Engineering Supply Chain) – South Africa

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize all procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply‑chain activities within a major port terminal operation. The role will support the engineering, operations, and commercial teams by ensuring the cost‑effective, timely, and compliant acquisition of equipment, spares, materials, and services - particularly for container‑handling equipment, straddle carriers, cranes, and critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will strengthen supplier relationships, drive procurement excellence, and support a growing, modernization‑focused terminal environment with world‑class standards in quality, safety, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full procurement function in a high‑complexity port/industrial environment.
• Develop sourcing strategies for engineering spares, heavy equipment components, operational consumables, OEM services, and major maintenance contracts.
• Ensure procurement aligns with budget requirements, operational needs, and CAPEX project timelines.
• Establish procurement policies, governance standards, and compliance procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with OEMs, strategic suppliers, and contractors.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives, supply‑chain risk mitigation, and vendor‑performance programs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Manage tender processes, technical evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract awards.
• Oversee purchase order processing, supplier onboarding, and lifecycle documentation.
• Analyse procurement data, market trends, and consumption patterns to support executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment with international best practices safety, environmental, regulatory, and internal audit requirements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
• CIPS or similar professional certification advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10 years’ experience in procurement or supply-chain management, preferably in ports, terminals, heavy industry, mining, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Incoterms for international procurement, logistics coordination, and supplier contract negotiations.
• Strong exposure to engineering procurement, OEM negotiation, equipment maintenance supply chains, or capital equipment sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement teams and high‑value contracts.

Technical Expertise

• Understanding of mechanical/electrical spare parts, industrial components, and OEM supply structures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement modules, and vendor‑management tools.
• Experience with tender processes, contract law, and category‑management methodologies.

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Mbali-Entle Radebe

Executive Consultant

CA Mining

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.