Procurement Costing Specialist – Manager (to be based in Durban or Johannesburg)

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce, or Finance
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial costing (experience in fleet/logistics/automotive industries preferred)
• A strong track record in cost savings, vendor negotiation, and spend optimisation with experience in creating procurement dashboards and performance reports
• Advanced Excel and reporting tool proficiency (Power BI)
• A confident presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate data into business insights

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Cost modelling & analysis
  Develop and maintain detailed costing models for vehicles, fuel, tyres, lubricants, consumables, repairs, fitments, and external services. Evaluate supplier quotes, market trends, and internal usage to ensure accurate and transparent costing across the business.

• Strategic sourcing & negotiation
  Lead the sourcing and negotiation of goods and services, ensuring competitive pricing, value-added terms, and timely delivery. Identify cost reduction opportunities across the Group and execute procurement strategies to realise measurable savings.

• Fleet & operational procurement
  Manage sourcing for critical operational categories, including bulk fuel, car wash chemicals, tracking devices, towing, batteries, glass, and third-party maintenance services.

• SLA implementation & vendor allocation
  Develop and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with all major suppliers. Design fair allocation models and scoring frameworks that drive performance and accountability across vendors.

• Value assurance & supplier evaluation
  Implement mechanisms to track whether contracted value is delivered, including quality checks, service compliance, and financial benefit analysis. Evaluate vendors on cost, quality, turnaround time, and issue resolution.

• Spend control, reporting & forecasting
  Partner with Finance to forecast procurement budgets, track spend performance, and provide cost-to-date and variance reporting. Create and manage procurement dashboards and regular reporting packs that give visibility into portfolio performance and savings.

• Portfolio presentation & reporting to executives
  Prepare and present quarterly and ad hoc procurement performance reports to leadership, including insights, supplier scorecards, risk areas, and strategic recommendations. Translate data into actionable insights that support decision-making at the executive level.

• Systems integration & automation
  Support the integration of procurement data into ERP and financial systems. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline data flows and automate reporting wherever possible.

• Risk & compliance management
  Monitor supplier risks, including market price volatility, delivery reliability, and compliance with company standards. Escalate and mitigate issues before they impact operations.

• Cross-functional collaboration
  Work closely with Fleet, Operations, Finance, and Car Trade to ensure that procurement activity aligns with operational execution, cost targets, and business priorities.