Supplier Management Specialist

Recruiter

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref

SSC001220/MS

Date posted

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

Midrand, South Africa

Salary

Annually

SUMMARY

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Supplier Management Specialist

The purpose of this role is to drive supplier management best practice and standardisation by leading initiatives focused on supplier risk, performance, and enterprise supplier development.

POSITION INFO

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or Logistics or Equivalent (NQF 7) Desirable Requirements: Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or Logistics or Equivalent. Professional certification in Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - CIPS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management - SAPICS or Equivalent). Experience: A Minimum of 8 years of experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing and procurement. Proven track record of managing supplier performance and compliance. Understanding of PFMA, BBBEE Act, PPPFA and National Treasury Regulations. Experience working across multiple supplier categories Understanding of supplier management principles and practices. Awareness of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) standards and ethical sourcing practices. Familiarity with supplier verification processes. Knowledge of public procurement in South Africa Experience in procurement analytics, supplier performance scorecards, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle). Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.