Senior Procurement Manager – Africa Operations

About the role

The client, a leading construction and engineering group operating across Africa, is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to provide strategic oversight of regional buying activities. This role focuses on governance, systems, strategic sourcing, and cost optimisation, supporting in‑country buyers and site teams.

Key responsibilities

• Implement procurement processes, systems and controls across Africa.
• Reduce last‑minute purchasing through improved planning.
• Drive strategic and bulk buying initiatives.
• Support in‑country/site teams with pricing and supplier strategies.
• Lead regional procurement activities including tendering, supplier management and cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance, risk mitigation and procurement governance.
• Partner with Finance and Operations for reporting and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop procurement teams.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce or Engineering.
• 8–10 years senior procurement experience.
• Extensive experience in construction, engineering, mining or large‑scale project environments.
• Proven procurement management across multiple African countries.
• ERP proficiency (Buildsmart / CCS advantageous).
• Willingness to travel across African regions.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• ERP systems (Buildsmart, CCS).