Manager Procurement

Listing reference: eskom_002992
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Deneysville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Task Grade: M16, Area of specialization: To manage and implement sourcing and procurement processes and procedures to acquire goods and services in terms of commodities, services and capital infrastructure in a most effective manner that delivers measurable & sustainable value to Eskom, Department: Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station, Location: Free State
Job description

Skills
•    Computer literacy
•    Financial analysis
•    Strategic thinking & decision making
•    Strong negotiation 
•    Relationship Management 
•    Strong analytical 
•    Strong communication 
•    Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels
 
Knowledge
•    SAP materials management module
•    Spend analysis
•    Total cost of ownership analysis
•    Strategic commodity/projects sourcing knowledge
•    Procure to pay process
•    Legal knowledge 
•    Industry and market analysis
•    Commodity and supplier profiling (Commodity Management)
•    Sourcing/procurement strategy formulation & implementation
•    Negotiation strategy development 
•    Supplier relations management 
•    Contract management
•    Demand forecasting and planning
•    Project management
•    NEC family contracts
•    FIDIC contract
 
Key Responsibilities
 •    Management of innovative, mutually beneficial solutions based on understanding customer’s needs and expectations
•    Management and implementation of efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures 
•    Monitoring and control operational compliance and risk management
•    Manage supplier relationships
•    Optimises co-operation between functions to enable customer service excellence
•    Compiles appropriate methods to share business information timeously with all relevant stakeholders  
•    Manages the team effectively to meet customer requirements
•    Manages assigned portfolio costs within agreed budget

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)
•    B Degree/ B-Tech Finance/ Procurement/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Law/ Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits 
 
Related Experience
•    5 years related experience in Sourcing and Procurement 
 
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.” 
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
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