# Group Supply Chain Manager > Apogee Sustainability Limited · Pinetown, South Africa (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-15 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Operations: Technical, Customer Projects & Services ## Description **1\. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION** The Group Supply Chain Manager is a strategic, senior leadership role designed to establish and lead a highly responsive supply chain, procurement, and estimation function within the Energy Drive Group. This position carries absolute accountability for managing the complete end-to-end material and equipment lifecycle—bridging the gap between pre-award commercial bidding, global OEM equipment sourcing, localized workshop manufacturing, and specialized international export logistics. Operating in a project-based engineering environment, the incumbent drives supply chain cost-competitiveness and security of supply for complex, integrated eHouse products. This includes leading strategic partner programs with world-class electrical OEMs for critical components (MV/LV VFDs, MV Switchgear, Control Systems, HVAC, and Fire Suppression), ensuring zero material-related bottlenecks in the assembly workshop, and overseeing heavy transport, rigging, and marine shipping activities to successfully deliver oversized modular solutions to local and export markets. **2\. CORE PORTFOLIO & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS** **2.1 Sales Estimation Support & Engineering Liaison** Direct and support the engineering estimation function to secure commercial proposals and establish baseline budgets: - Lead & Support Estimation Engineers: Manage and guide the Estimation Engineer(s) in translating complex technical specifications into competitive commercial pricing models. - Tender & Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary intake point for external tender documents, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) from clients and main contractors. - Internal Collaboration: Review internal RFIs and engineering/design documentation to ensure complete alignment between proposed technical designs and supply chain capabilities. - Proposal Preparation: Oversee the timely preparation and submission of comprehensive external pricing quotes and proposals for modular eHouse solutions. - Baseline Budgeting: Establish and verify internal Level 0 (L0), Level 1 (L1), and Level 2 (L2) budgets for the Revenue Organization (Rev Org) to safeguard IRR% and set baseline project cost controls. **2.2 Strategic Supplier Management & OEM Partner Programs** Build and protect commercial relationships with world-class engineering vendors and technology partners: - OEM Partner Program Custodianship: Act as the primary custodian of OEM partner programs, driving joint commercial benefit and technical support agreements with global vendors (specifically for MV/LV VFDs, Switchgear, and Controls). - Global Supplier Vetting & Identification: Conduct systematic global sourcing to identify, evaluate, audit, and vet high-caliber manufacturers capable of delivering to EPC standards. - Contract Facilitation & SLAs: Partner with the Legal department to facilitate, negotiate, and execute comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) containing robust performance, delivery, and pricing guarantees. - Supplier Performance Management: Track and review major supplier performance metrics regularly, implementing corrective actions and optimizing supply lines to minimize equipment lead times. **2.3 Operational Procurement & Sourcing Execution** Direct day-to-day procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted workshop assembly and cost-efficiency: - Lead & Support Buyers: Provide daily leadership, guidance, and escalation support to the Buyer(s), managing transactional workloads and purchasing targets. - RFQ Processing: Enforce strict timelines for requesting quotations from approved vendors based on final engineering workpacks and BOMs. - Proposal Adjudication: Execute rigorous commercial and technical proposal adjudication to select optimal supply sources based on total cost of ownership, quality, and delivery speed. - Commercial Price Negotiation: Drive aggressive price and commercial terms negotiation with suppliers to maximize project profitability and improve payment terms. - Purchase Order Governance: Oversee the validation of Purchase Order Requisitions (PORs) and ensure that approved Purchase Orders (POs) are accurately raised and transmitted to suppliers without delay. **2.4 Stores Management & Inventory Controls** Establish and maintain rigid inventory systems to safeguard company assets and streamline material flows: - Consumable Store Controls: Establish comprehensive inventory control systems for workshop consumable goods, setting minimum/maximum reorder points and preventing project delays due to stockouts. - Goods Receiving Systems: Implement and enforce rigid goods receiving systems, validating delivery notes against POs, checking physical quality, and documenting discrepancies immediately. - Material Tracking & Issuance: Oversee structured material issuance and tracking within the workshop, ensuring all project-allocated materials are accurately costed to their specific jobs. - Stores Safety & Cleanliness: Enforce absolute housekeeping and occupational health & safety (OHS) compliance within storage yards and warehouse spaces. **2.5 Specialized Logistics & International Shipping** Navigate the complexities of moving abnormal cargo across local borders and international oceans: - Abnormal Load Logistics: Coordinate specialized road logistics for oversized eHouse structures, including securing heavy transport vehicles, arranging police escorts, and procuring necessary permits. - Route Surveys & Risk Planning: Verify that route surveys are conducted to identify structural obstacles, overhead power lines, and bridge weight limits prior to dispatch. - Specialized Heavy Rigging: Partner with approved rigging subcontractors to plan and execute safe crane lifts, placement, and final structural loading at workshops and client sites. - International Marine Shipping: Manage international export shipping logistics, coordinating marine freight (breakbulk or charter vessels), port operations, and marine cargo insurance. - Customs & Export Compliance: Manage customs clearance, import/export duties, and absolute adherence to Incoterms 2020 rules for diverse global destinations (e.g., Africa, Americas, Europe). **3\. ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING & TEAM STRUCTURE** This position reports directly to the VP of Group Operations, maintaining dual alignment with the group commercial and engineering functions. The role is tasked with standing up and scaling a high-performance supply chain department, initially composed of three direct reports: - 1x Estimation Engineer: Responsible for technical material and equipment selection, external client RFI/RFQ responses, and preparing accurate internal project cost estimates (L0/L1/L2). - 1x Buyer: Responsible for transactional purchasing, expediting long-lead items, workshop material sourcing, and localized procurement. - 1x Store Man: Responsible for internal Project/ Sundries stores and goods receiving. As project volumes increase, the Group Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for evaluating resource requirements and expanding the team. ## Requirements **4\. SUCCESS PROFILE** **4.1 Technical & Academic Knowledge** - Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, or an Engineering discipline. - Technical literacy regarding eHouse systems, electrical enclosures, MV/LV variable frequency drives (VFDs), MV switchgear, PLCs, industrial HVAC, and specialized fire suppression systems. - Comprehensive knowledge of global supply chain logistics, including breakbulk marine shipping, specialized heavy rigging, route surveys, and abnormal road transport regulations. - Proficiency with Incoterms 2020 rules, international trade laws, customs clearance, and import/export documentation. - Advanced proficiency in utilizing enterprise ERP/MRP systems, cost-estimation software, and analytical pricing tools. **4.2 Required Experience** - Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or industrial logistics management within an EPC or systems integration environment. - Proven experience supporting commercial sales functions by preparing structured Level 0 (L0) to Level 2 (L2) budgets and bidding on major international tenders. - Demonstrated success in managing global OEM partner programs, negotiating high-value SLAs, and vetting international suppliers. - Hands-on expertise coordinating complex logistics for high-value, oversized mechanical/electrical equipment, including heavy crane rigging and marine freight. - Prior experience leading and coaching a multi-disciplinary supply chain team, specifically guiding estimation engineers and buyers. - Eligible to work in South Africa. ## Benefits Discovery Group Life benefit Discovery Medical contribution Gap Cover contribution Cell Phone allowance Bonus scheme ## Apply [Apply at Apogee Sustainability Limited](https://apply.workable.com/energydrive/j/C40DA2DEF4/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)