Procurement Manager at KPMG South Africa

Overall purpose of the role

• The Procurement Manager has direct oversight of the KPMG internal Procurement Team for Africa and is accountable for key objectives, targets and overall operating performance of procurement team members. The Procurement Manager will interact closely with the Africa and sub-regional Chief Financial Officers and other business stakeholders when setting budgets, formulating strategic direction and reporting on key performance areas. Furthermore, formulation and maintenance of procurement policy, procedures and processes will remain a key area of responsibility for this role.

Position specifications

Educational (minimum level necessary to perform the job)

• Professional/Tertiary
• Relevant professional qualification

Other requirements

• Project Management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP and Power BI reporting.
• Experience in a professional services firm preferable.
• Experience (minimum years of experience and in which fields, required to perform the job)
• Purchasing Experience, minimum 5+ years.
• Leading a team, 5+ years

Core competencies required for the job

• Champion inclusion
• Advance on ethical environment
• Make sound decisions
• Demonstrate self-awareness
• Drive quality
• Apply a strategic perspective
• Foster innovation
• Build collaborative relationships
• Develop and motivate others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organisation skills