Lead Procurement - One Africa

Posting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Department: SCM SAGA

Business Unit:

Country: South Africa

State: Gauteng

Location: Midrand

Req Id: 107303

💼 Job Title

Procurement Lead - One Africa

🔝 Reports to

Head of Procurement & Finished Product Sourcing - One Africa

🌐 Location

Midrand, Gauteng

🏢 Work Mode

In-Office

🧭 Division

Supply Chain Management

🗂️ Department

Procurement & FPS

📝 Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

9 October 2026

🧬 Why Cipla?

At Cipla, Caring for Life is more than a purpose, it’s a deeply held belief that every life matters, and every action counts. It’s what brings us together and drives us forward, every single day.

A Purpose You Can Feel

Here, your work goes beyond tasks and targets. It touches lives. It helps someone breathe easier, live longer, or access the care they deserve. No matter your role, you become part of something bigger, a shared commitment to making healthcare more accessible and meaningful across the continent.

Growth That Matters

We believe in nurturing not just careers, but people. At Cipla, you’re encouraged to be curious, to challenge, to learn and to grow into the best version of yourself. You’ll be part of a team that supports your journey, celebrates your progress, and inspires you to keep reaching further.

A Place Where You Belong

At our core, we are people who care for our patients and for each other. We create spaces where every voice is heard, every contribution valued, and every individual feels seen. Here, you don’t just join a company, you find a community.

Whether you’re in the lab, in the field, or behind the scenes, your work has meaning here.

Because at Cipla, you don’t just build a career, you help Make Life Thrive. 

🎯 Job Purpose

To lead and manage the strategic procurement of direct materials, ensuring continuous supply, cost efficiency and the development of alternate suppliers. The role maintains strong supplier and internal stakeholder partnerships to support Cipla's manufacturing operations at Mirren and CMM. The Procurement Lead works closely with the Finished Product Sourcing Lead to ensure timely availability of Cipla-procured raw materials and packaging materials at Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs), where applicable, including materials supplied free of charge for conversion into finished products. The role drives procurement excellence through supply security, competitive sourcing, cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, quality and sustainable business continuity.

📌 Accountabilities

Strategic Procurement Strategy & Execution
Supply Security & Material Availability
CMO Material Supply Support
Strategic Sourcing & Alternate Vendor Development
Supplier Quality, Compliance & Performance
Cost Savings & Value Delivery
Risk Management & Business Continuity
Supplier Relationship Management
Commercial & Contract Management
Team Leadership & Capability Development
Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management
Procurement Governance & Performance Management
Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

🧾 Qualification and Relevant Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or related discipline. Postgraduate qualification and/or CIPS advantageous

8-10 years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated manufacturing
Experience managing significant direct-material spend and complex supplier portfolios
Strong API, excipient/raw material and/or packaging sourcing, negotiation and SRM experience.
Proven people leadership experience
Multi-site manufacturing and CMO material-supply experience advantageous
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality, regulatory, supplier qualification and business continuity requirements

🎁Employee Benefits & Perks

We don’t just care for life, we power up your growth while we’re at it

🧠 Individual centered upskilling  

🧭 Mentorship & Coaching Pathways

🧘 Wellness First: physio, mindfulness, mobility sessions & more

🎂 Full-Day Birthday Leave

🏅 Recognition & Great Place to Work Vibes

🌱 Green Office Spaces Built for Well-being

🚀 Ready to Apply?

Hit Apply Now below. At Cipla, we don’t just hire talent, we invest in voices that move us forward