Strategic Sourcing Talent

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004014/KavN

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The best sourcing professionals don't simply negotiate prices.
They redesign supply chains, unlock millions in cost savings, strengthen supplier partnerships, mitigate risk, and create sustainable competitive advantage.

If you're a Strategic Sourcing Manager who thrives on delivering measurable commercial impact, I'd like to connect.

POSITION INFO:
I'm Kavian Naidoo , Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Network Recruitment , partnering with leading organisations across Manufacturing, FMCG, Mining, Engineering, Retail, Industrial, and Supply Chain environments. I'm actively engaging with high-calibre sourcing professionals who combine commercial intelligence with strategic leadership. Who I'm Looking For You are likely: â A Strategic Sourcing Manager with 8+ years of procurement and sourcing experience â Experienced in developing and executing category management and sourcing strategies â Proven in negotiating high-value contracts and delivering measurable cost savings â Skilled in supplier relationship management, supplier development, and risk mitigation â Experienced across local and international procurement environments â Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial acumen â Comfortable influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives Your Expertise May Include Strategic Sourcing Category Management Procurement Transformation Supplier Development & SRM Contract Negotiation Spend Analysis & Cost Optimisation Supply Chain Risk Management Global & Local Sourcing Procurement Governance ESG & Sustainable Procurement Initiatives Technical Skills in Demand SAP | Ariba | Oracle | Coupa | JAGGAER | Syspro Power BI & Advanced Excel Spend Analytics & Procurement Reporting ERP & Source-to-Pay Platforms The Professionals I Represent The strongest sourcing leaders don't wait for job advertisements. They stay connected to the market, understand their value, and engage in strategic conversations that align with their long-term career goals. Whether your experience is within Mining, Manufacturing, FMCG, Automotive, Industrial, Engineering, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, or Chemical environments, I would welcome a confidential discussion. What You Can Expect Access to exclusive leadership opportunities Representation with South Africa's leading employers Honest market insight and salary benchmarking Confidential and professional engagement Long-term career partnership rather than transactional recruitment If you're a Strategic Sourcing Manager who has built a reputation for commercial excellence, supplier innovation, and strategic procurement leadership, let's have a conversation. Kavian Naidoo

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