South Africa: Procurement Support Team Lead posted by Isilumko Staffing

About the Role

A well-established organisation within the construction materials industry is looking for a Procurement Support Team Lead to join their Finance team. This role will be based at a Shared Services Centre and will report into the National Procurement Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing procurement master data, leading a support team, and driving process improvements, particularly within SAP and digital procurement systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and maintain vendor master data on SAP

• Manage the creation, amendment, and extension of material master data across multiple company codes

• Compile and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on vendor and material data

• Submit and manage supplier credit applications

• Support and enhance Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives

• Maintain accurate and clean master data records

• Manage communication with suppliers, vendors, and internal procurement stakeholders

• Compile and analyse vendor performance statistics (spend, payment terms, B-BBEE levels)

• Identify and implement technology-driven improvements within procurement

• Lead system and process improvement projects, ensuring solutions are maintained and optimised

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and B-BBEE legislation

• Lead and support a team to achieve operational targets

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or Procurement Management

• CIPS qualification (advantageous)

• 3+ years experience in a financial or procurement environment

• 2+ years experience in a corporate procurement or administrative role

• 3+ years hands-on experience with SAP (MM/FI modules)

• Strong experience in master data management (vendor & material)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience with online procurement systems and implementations

• Solid understanding of B-BBEE legislation and procurement processes

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent planning and organisational ability

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

• Leadership capability with a team-oriented mindset

• Ability to resolve issues, identify root causes, and meet deadlines

Employment Equity

This position will be filled in line with the organisations Employment Equity plan and transformation objectives. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.