Group Procurement Manager at Servest SA

Job Context    

• Servest is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Group Procurement Manager to lead and transform procurement across our diverse portfolio of business units.
• This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving cost optimisation, strengthening procurement governance, and enabling operational excellence through a centralised, value-driven procurement model.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the Group’s procurement strategy, delivering measurable savings, enhancing supplier partnerships, and advancing our transformation agenda.

Minimum Requirements    

Strategic Leadership & Value Creation

• Develop and execute a Group-wide procurement strategy aligned to business and financial objectives
• Drive cost efficiencies and commercial value, including delivery of early “quick-win” savings initiatives
• Lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract optimisation

Procurement Transformation & Governance

• Assess and establish procurement baselines across all business units
• Design and implement standardised procurement processes, controls, and centralised workflows
• Review and enforce procurement policies and Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Strengthen compliance and governance aligned to audit and regulatory requirements

Supplier & Category Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships locally and internationally
• Implement a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) model for key suppliers
• Develop category management frameworks and playbooks for priority spend areas

Commercial & Financial Management

• Deliver measurable procurement savings aligned to Group targets
• Provide insightful spend analytics, pricing benchmarks, and market intelligence
• Implement procurement reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance scorecards

Transformation & BBBEE

• Drive supplier diversity and preferential procurement in line with BBBEE requirements
• Develop and grow SMME supplier participation across the Group
• Contribute to the Group’s broader transformation and sustainability agenda

People & Capability Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
• Build capability across the Group through skills development and cross-functional collaboration

Duties & Responsibilities    

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification or CIPS (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in multi-site, service, or facilities management environments is preferred

Key Skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Procurement policy, governance, and compliance expertise
• Advanced analytics, reporting, and financial modelling
• ERP systems and procurement technologies

Closing Date    

• 2026/05/18