SA- Senior Procurement Manager

Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager in Cape Town, South Africa, requiring a degree and over 10 years of procurement experience, preferably in renewable energy. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for renewable projects. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of industry regulations are essential. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.
Summary:
• You must have a degree in relevant fields, 10+ years in procurement (preferably renewable energy), strong negotiation skills, supplier management experience, and knowledge of industry regulations and BBBEE.
• You will develop procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and ensure timely delivery for renewable energy projects.

Summary of Role:

Reporting directly to the Group COO and indirectly to the COO of South Africa, the key deliverables of the role are sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services for renewable energy projects.

The Procurement Manager role will provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper procurement controls, processes and procedures in place to effectively deliver Mainstream’s projects in South Africa.

What you will do:
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support renewable energy projects
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services
• Monitor procurement activities, including purchase orders and delivery schedules
• Stay updated on market trends and emerging technologies in the renewable energy industry
• Manage supplier performance and address any issues or concerns
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Negotiating supplier contracts
• Managing supplier relationships
• Monitoring changes affecting supply and demand, tracking, market conditions, and international price trends to determine a fair buying price
• Analyzing market trends and developing effective sourcing plans
• Provide strategic input on operational procurement

What we require:
• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Business or Environment.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the renewable energy industry
• Very strong negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and industry trends
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance
• Procurement and contracts management
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the renewable energy industry
• Knowledge on BBBEE

What we offer:

We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, to be part of a diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background in the most exciting industry in the world today. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary, bonus scheme and share options.

Career development
• Excellent training (an average 54 hours a year)
• Career progression
• Self-paced online learning portal for micro courses across a range of functional and inter personal skills

Shared financial success
• A competitive, industry benchmarked and cost-of-living linked salary, reviewed annually
• Performance bonus
• Salary contribution to your pension fund and private medical cover

Work/life balance
• WFH in a hybrid working arrangement

Requirements:
• Degree in Engineering, Energy, Business or Environment.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the renewable energy industry
• Very strong negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and industry trends
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance
• Procurement and contracts management
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the renewable energy industry
• Knowledge on BBBEE

Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support renewable energy projects
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to understand project requirements
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services
• Monitor procurement activities, including purchase orders and delivery schedules
• Stay updated on market trends and emerging technologies in the renewable energy industry
• Manage supplier performance and address any issues or concerns
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Negotiating supplier contracts
• Managing supplier relationships
• Monitoring changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, and international price trends to determine a fair buying price
• Analyzing market trends and developing effective sourcing plans
• Provide strategic input on operational procurement