Head of Procurement

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Procurement based in South Africa.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to build a global procurement function from the ground up within a rapidly scaling international business. You will take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations across a global connectivity operation spanning more than 200 destinations. The role will directly influence profitability by optimizing supplier spend while protecting service quality, reliability, and business continuity. You will lead complex telecom partnerships and establish the frameworks, policies, and governance needed to scale procurement effectively. Working closely with senior cross-functional stakeholders, you will connect procurement priorities with broader product and growth objectives. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic procurement leader who thrives on building new functions, creating scalable processes, and operating in a fast-moving global environment.