Senior Procurement Manager | KFC

KFC Careers – Senior Procurement Manager

Are you a seasoned procurement professional looking for a new challenge? KFC South Africa is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Senior Procurement Manager.

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies to optimize cost efficiency and performance across various sub-categories. You’ll lead a talented team of category managers and buyers, ensuring strategic sourcing initiatives align with our Supply Chain Management objectives. From fostering strong supplier relationships to implementing risk mitigation strategies, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change within our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain procurement strategies for sub-categories
• Lead and mentor a high-performance team of category managers and buyers
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees, to ensure alignment and engagement
• Execute category plans rigorously using formal methodologies
• Implement robust account management practices and lead strategic projects
• Maintain thorough documentation of category management activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain/Procurement; MBA advantageous
• Minimum 8-10 years of SCM-related experience, with at least 3 years in senior management roles
• Proficiency in strategic sourcing, category management, and project management
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week in the office

Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering excellence in procurement at KFC South Africa.