Procurement Manager, Africa at KPMG

Job Title: Procurement Manager, Africa at KPMG

Date Posted: 3rd December, 2025.

Expiry Date: 12/20/2025

About the Job

The Procurement Manager has direct oversight of the KPMG internal Procurement Team for Africa and is accountable for key objectives, targets and overall operating performance of procurement team members. The Procurement Manager will interact closely with the Africa and sub-regional Chief Financial Officers and other business stakeholders when setting budgets, formulating strategic direction and reporting on key performance areas. Furthermore, formulation and maintenance of procurement policy, procedures and processes will remain a key area of responsibility for this role.

Your Job Description

Job Details

Project Management experience.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Word.
Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP and Power BI reporting.
Experience in a professional services firm preferable.

The Job Requirements

Requirements

Experience

Minimum years of experience and fields required to perform the job:

Purchasing Experience, minimum 5+ years
Leading a team, 5+ years

Core Competencies

Champion inclusion
Advance on ethical environment
Make sound decisions
Demonstrate self-awareness
Drive quality
Apply a strategic perspective
Foster innovation
Build collaborative relationships
Develop and motivate others
Strong negotiation skills
Strong organisation skills

Benefits / Responsibilities

Setting strategic direction for the procurement function at KPMG
Prioritise cross-regional procurement and implement strategic sourcing initiatives
Oversight of contract management and related procurement activities
Monthly reporting on procurement activities including classification, vendor management, etc.
Business Lead for integrated finance IT modules aimed at centralised procurement across Africa
Clearly define the Procurement team's goals, objectives, and performance expectations
Develop a roadmap for a central Africa procurement function and assign tasks and responsibilities to team members ensuring fair task distribution and clarity of roles
Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members to help them develop their skills and reach their full potential; offer constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify opportunities for professional growth
Risk management of all applicable P2P procurement activities
Achieving ISO compliance targets
Responsible for Preferential Procurement element of the BEE scorecard
Negotiating contracts and terms of agreement with suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers
Formulation and implementation of formal procurement policies, processes, and procedures
Responsible to maximise economies of scale and reduce total cost of ownership
Oversight and collaboration of IT capital procurement, stationery, and marketing spend