Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Imports & Exports)

Introduction

Our client is a well-established, Cape Town-based business operating within a manufacturing and distribution environment, with a strong focus on both local and international supply chains.

The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement and supply chain function, ensuring alignment with operational, financial, and commercial goals.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that extends beyond traditional purchasing to include imports and exports, inventory planning, product costing, and commercial support.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimising supplier performance, managing supply risk, and improving cost efficiencies, while working closely with production, finance, and sales teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, and supplier negotiations

• Oversee import and export processes, including shipping coordination, customs compliance, and documentation

• Manage relationships with suppliers and shipping agents, ensuring reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness

• Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels, reducing risk related to delays or shortages

• Collaborate with production to align raw material planning with the Master Production Schedule (MPS)

• Support product costing, pricing, and margin analysis to inform commercial decisions

• Assist with customer queries, product requests, and sample coordination

• Maintain and update pricing structures in line with market trends and cost movements

• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow planning, and cost control in collaboration with finance

• Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and supply chain operations

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance for audit and reporting purposes

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing

• Proven experience managing imports and exports (essential)

• Strong track record in supplier negotiation and cost management

• Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment (preferred)

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)

• Experience with Pastel or similar ERP systems (advantageous)

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or Cost Accounting (preferred)

You Will Thrive in This Role If You…

• Enjoy working in a hands-on, operational environment where you can take ownership

• Have a strong commercial mindset and naturally look for ways to improve margins and efficiencies

• Are comfortable operating across multiple functions — from suppliers to customers to internal teams

• Bring structure and clarity to complex or fast-moving environments

• Are proactive, solutions-driven, and able to anticipate risks before they arise

• Communicate confidently and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Package and Remuneration

A competitive, market-related package is on offer, aligned to experience and the scope of the role.