Strategic Contract & Procurement Manager | Infrastructure, Energy & Engineering Projects
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Strategic Contract & Procurement Manager with 20+ years leading multimillion‑rand infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing projects across South Africa. I specialise in end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management, supplier negotiations, CAPEX/OPEX optimisation, and ERP‑driven sourcing (SAP MM, GERP, MESS).
I’m known for stabilising complex supply chains, reducing risk, improving compliance, and driving measurable cost savings while ensuring production continuity. Passionate about ethical leadership, commercial excellence, and building high‑performance supplier ecosystems. Open to relocation, Western Cape opportunities, and remote consulting.
Strategic Contract & Procurement Manager — Infrastructure & Energy Projects
Eskom, Siemens, Manufacturing & Engineering Environments
Led contract management for multimillion‑rand CAPEX and OPEX portfolios, ensuring full compliance with PFMA, ISO, and internal governance.
Negotiated high‑value supplier agreements, achieving 8–15% cost reductions across long‑lead and specialised components.
Optimised inventory levels using SAP MM, GERP and MESS, improving production continuity and reducing stockouts by 30%.
Managed end‑to‑end procurement for custom‑engineered equipment, long‑lead items, and high‑risk supply categories.
Strengthened supplier performance through SLA frameworks, audits, and risk‑mitigation strategies.
Collaborated with engineering, finance, and project teams to align procurement with project milestones and budget targets.
Drove ethical sourcing, transparent reporting, and commercial governance across all contract stages.
