Operations Administration Manager (Procurement Oversight)

Location: Durban

About the Role

Manuchar South Africa is seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Administration Manager to lead and optimise our operational administration function while providing oversight of procurement governance and processes.

This role is responsible for ensuring operational administrative excellence across the business through effective systems, controls, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will provide management support to the procurement team, drive operational efficiencies, ensure supplier governance and cost control, and act as a key link between Operations, Warehousing, Finance, Sales, and Suppliers.

This is a leadership role requiring a strong blend of operational administration expertise, stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations Administration function.

• Develop and continuously improve administrative systems, processes, and controls.

• Ensure efficient operational support to warehousing, logistics, inventory, and customer delivery activities.

• Provide oversight of procurement activities, supplier performance, and procurement governance.

• Monitor operational and procurement expenditure and drive cost optimisation initiatives.

• Manage reporting, invoicing controls, and operational administration processes.

• Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Sales, Warehousing, and external suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, governance requirements, and legislative standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport Management, or a related field.

• Valid driver's licence.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an operational administration, logistics, supply chain, warehouse, or related environment.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership or management role.

• Experience managing operational processes, controls, reporting, and stakeholder relationships.

• Experience overseeing procurement activities, supplier performance, and compliance requirements.

• Experience working in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• High levels of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Why Join Manuchar?

Join a business that values reliability, integrity, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery. This is an opportunity to lead a critical business function and make a meaningful impact on operational efficiency, procurement governance, and business performance.