Group Supply Chain Manager

Recruit Pro • French (Optional) • English: B2 • Supply Chain • Recruiting & Staffing • Relocation: Yes • 5 days ago

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Salary

≈ $22k – $55k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Centurion)

Seniority

Senior · 5+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 10, 2026. Recruit Pro scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Recruit Pro is a South African recruitment company that places engineers and managers with industrial and mining clients. Its postings include mechanical design engineers for conveyors and structures, production planners, supply chain managers and mining spares and service branch managers in Pretoria, Centurion and Johannesburg. The company is based in South Africa.

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Location and Travel

Mauritius is the primary place of work
At least one week per month at the manufacturing operation in Gauteng, South Africa
At least two supplier visits per year to China, with further travel to Europe, India and other supply markets as required
Total travel of approximately 35 to 45 percent

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multi-country supply chain team covering procurement, planning and logistics
Own group category strategies across steel and plate, polyurethane and chemicals, rubber compound, bearings and shafting, castings and forgings, drives and motors, fasteners, consumables and freight
Identify, qualify, appoint and negotiate with suppliers within delegated authority, including direct sourcing in China
Operate supplier scorecards, drive corrective action and develop strategic suppliers
Own the group supply plan and provide supply chain inputs to the monthly demand and supply reconciliation (S&OP)
Own group inventory policy, days of inventory on hand, and excess and obsolete stock
Own inbound and intercompany logistics, freight tendering, Incoterms, customs and duty optimisation
Own the landed cost model with Finance and deliver verified year-on-year cost reductions
Maintain the supply risk register and ensure alternate sources for critical items
Ensure distributors and service parts are replenished reliably
Own supply chain master data accuracy in SYSPRO and drive process automation
Bring supplier technology, alternative materials and cost-down opportunities to Engineering and Operations

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Commerce
12 years or more in industrial procurement and supply chain, of which at least 5 years in a group or multi-country role with delegated buying authority
Category depth in at least two of: steel and plate, polymers and chemicals, rubber compound, bearings and power transmission, castings and forgings
Proven direct sourcing from China (supplier identification, audit, qualification and negotiation without an agent)
Demonstrated ownership of an S&OP or demand and supply reconciliation cycle
Hands-on ERP experience (SYSPRO preferred), including MRP, item master, lead times and purchase pricing
International logistics experience covering Incoterms, customs, and imports and exports into Africa, South America, Australia and Asia
Ability to build and defend a landed cost model and present verified savings to a CFO
Ability to read a bill of materials and understand fabrication, moulding, machining and assembly processes
Experience in a multi-entity group with cross-border intercompany supply
Fluent business English

Advantageous

Experience building a procurement or supply chain function from the ground up
Background in mining, bulk materials handling or heavy industrial aftermarket supply
French language skills

Personal Attributes

Dynamic, decisive and quick to act
Adapts easily to change and shifting priorities
Strong commercial negotiator with analytical rigour
Willing and able to relocate to Mauritius and travel extensively

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