Procurement Manager in FMCG Manufacturing, Northern KZN
The Recruitment Guy · Northern KwaZulu-Natal, surrounding Newcastle region
Overview
A hands-on Procurement Manager role in Northern KwaZulu-Natal for someone with solid FMCG or manufacturing buying experience. You will run end to end procurement for a busy production site, sourcing raw materials and packaging, negotiating with suppliers and keeping the factory supplied. If you have 5 to 8 years in procurement and want a permanent role with room to own the function, this is worth a look.
About the role
This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to take charge of the full procurement function within a high volume FMCG manufacturing operation in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. You will be the person who keeps production running by making sure raw materials, packaging and other production inputs are sourced, negotiated and delivered on time and at the right price.
Day to day you will work closely with production, finance and logistics teams, manage supplier contracts and performance, and look for ways to cut costs without cutting quality. The role suits someone who is organised, commercially sharp and comfortable juggling multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast moving factory environment.
How to apply: Send your CV in Word or PDF format to therecruitmentguy@outlook.com and use the reference TRG 2473 in your application. Preference will be given to candidates with a stable career history in structured production or FMCG environments.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business
- 5 to 8+ years of procurement experience in FMCG or manufacturing
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience working with ERP procurement systems
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and competing priorities
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Stable employment track record is essential
- Traceable and contactable references
- Local residency in Northern KZN or willingness to relocate
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement strategy across all operational inputs
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, packaging and consumables
- Ensure uninterrupted supply to production and operations
- Monitor pricing, contracts and supplier performance
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Identify cost saving opportunities and procurement efficiencies
- Manage procurement budgets and reporting
- Coordinate closely with production, finance and logistics teams
- Implement procurement systems, controls and best practices
- Monitor stock levels and handle reorder planning
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards
Job details
- Organisation
- The Recruitment Guy
- Location
- Northern KwaZulu-Natal, surrounding Newcastle region
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Email
- therecruitmentguy@outlook.com
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When you apply, put the reference TRG 2473 in your email subject line and mention it again in your cover note. This role cares a lot about a stable work history, so make your CV easy to scan by listing each job with clear start and end dates and a short line on what you bought or managed. If you have worked with ERP systems, name the system. If you have examples of supplier negotiations or cost savings, put numbers next to them, because that is what a hiring manager in FMCG procurement will look for. Make sure your references are people who can actually be reached, and be ready to talk through how you handle a supplier who is late with a critical delivery.
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