Retail Stores Procurement Manager Durban Jobs in South Africa

A Retail Stores Procurement Manager is needed in Durban, through Stratogo, on a contract basis. The role leads and strengthens the procurement function for a retail business, covering strategy, supplier relationships, negotiations and team development.

About the company and the work

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specialising in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries. This is a senior management opportunity for a strategic leader with extensive procurement, international sourcing and import and export experience, working in the Procurement and Supply Chain department in Umgeni, Durban.

Role details

• Retail Stores Procurement Manager, Contract Intermediate position, Durban (Durban CBD).
• Salary stated in the detail as R35,000 CTC negotiable; the listing header shows salary as undisclosed, so confirm the package on the original advert.
• Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 10 days.
• Job number 2646606, reference HQ001366.
• Key duties include developing and implementing the procurement strategy in line with business objectives, managing budgets and costs; building and maintaining strong local and international supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations; and leading and developing the procurement team, maintaining procurement policies and approval procedures, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• What is on offer, as listed: the opportunity to lead and shape the company’s procurement strategy, strengthen international supplier relationships, develop a high-performing procurement team, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, supply and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 8–10 or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and/or supply chain management.
• Significant experience at senior management level.
• Proven experience managing and developing a procurement or buying team.
• Extensive practical knowledge of import and export processes.
• Strong understanding of international sourcing, logistics, customs and commercial documentation.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, governance and approval frameworks.
• Strong strategic planning and commercial decision-making skills, excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, strong leadership and team development abilities, good understanding of international trade and supply chain processes, strong budgeting, cost management and analytical skills, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and a high level of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Stratogo advert. The advert states there are no costs associated with securing employment with it, and advises against paying for this service. Never pay a fee to apply for a job, and confirm the role and requirements on the original advert. The advert’s application email address was shown as removed in the observed view and is not included here; apply only via the original advert link.

Practical tips

• Lead with your procurement and supply chain track record, especially at senior management level.
• Show international sourcing, import and export experience, with examples of negotiations and supplier relationships you have built.
• Highlight your team leadership, budgeting and cost management results.
• Apply promptly; the advert expires in 10 days, and the advert states that if you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

How the process works

After you apply through the original advert, Stratogo reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Keep a copy of your application and the job number 2646606 and reference HQ001366.

Important information

This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. Note the salary difference in the advert itself: the header shows salary as undisclosed, while the detail states R35,000 CTC negotiable, so confirm pay and terms on the original advert before applying.

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