Procurement Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Procurement Director to lead a newly established Procurement Operations team in Cape Town. This is a unique greenfield opportunity, offering the successful candidate the chance to build a best-in-class practice within a globally recognised investment firm.

The role involves strategic management of critical functions, including supplier onboarding, vendor risk validation, and procurement transaction administration. You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and developing comprehensive procurement key performance indicators.

What you'll do:

As the Procurement Director, you will be at the forefront of establishing a new global procurement operations capability.

• Lead and optimise the operational performance of the Procurement Operations team
• Provide strategic management of supplier onboarding, vendor risk validation, and procurement transaction administration
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement key performance indicators and advanced reporting mechanisms
• Provide critical administrative support to the Head of Procurement
• Design, implement, adopt and improve an integrated vendor management process
• Establish a demand desk to act as a first line of support for teams
• Recruit and build a high-performing team in Cape Town

As the ideal candidate for the Procurement Director position, you bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in procurement systems with a proven track record of implementing continuous improvement strategies
• Experience working with Coupa is desirable
• Proven experience setting up new procurement capabilities and addressing greenfield opportunities
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a focus on team performance, motivation, and professional development
• Strong self-motivation and ability to inspire high performance in challenging environments
• Exceptional stress management and target achievement capabilities
• Adaptable team player with a dynamic approach to rapidly evolving business landscapes
• Strategic decision-making skills with a results-oriented mindset

What sets this company apart:

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading global private markets manager with a network of 30 office locations throughout EMEA, the Americas, and Asia.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting Procurement Director role!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!