Boxer Superstores Head Office – Westville, KwaZulu-Natal Drive Transformation. Deliver Value. Lead Strategic Procurement. At Boxer Superstores, we are passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and creating sustainable value across our business. We are looking for a commercially astute and dynamic GNFR HOD to establish and lead a high‑performing ‘Goods Not For Resale’ function that will shape the future of indirect procurement across our national retail footprint. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in a fast‑paced FMCG environment and is passionate about governance, commercial value creation, supplier management, and operational transformation. If you are ready to make a measurable impact across categories such as energy, facilities, transport, refrigeration, maintenance, services, and Capex – then this role is for you. Purpose of the Role To establish and lead a formal GNFR function that delivers end‑to‑end governance, sourcing, contracting, and value creation across all non‑trade spend categories. The role is responsible for driving cost reduction, supplier performance, compliance, and standardised procurement processes while building a pipeline of high‑impact commercial initiatives across the business. CA(SA), CIMA, BCom or equivalent tertiary qualification Minimum 7 years’ experience within an FMCG environment Proven experience in indirect spend transformation, including utilities, facilities, services, and Capex Strong commercial, negotiation, and contracting capability Experience implementing procurement processes, systems, and compliance controls Strong governance and risk management mindset Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional projects and teams Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills SAP experience advantageous Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Key Responsibilities & Duties Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and implement the GNFR vision, operating model, and value roadmap Establish procurement policies, governance frameworks, sourcing controls, and supplier standards Drive PO compliance and reduce off‑contract spend Lead GNFR steering committees and track strategic initiatives Procurement Operations & Process Optimisation Design and implement end‑to‑end procurement workflows and controls Improve procurement systems, supplier master governance, spend analytics, and contract repositories Develop standardised procurement processes across stores, DCs, Finance, Property, and Operations Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Value Creation Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and commercial initiatives across key categories Develop category strategies focused on total cost of ownership and long‑term value creation Build and present business cases, savings initiatives, and cost optimisation strategies Drive continuous improvement and measurable savings delivery Establish supplier segmentation and performance management frameworks Manage supplier SLAs, KPIs, compliance, and service reviews Strengthen contracting disciplines, including risk clauses, warranties, rebates, and maintenance obligations Ensure supplier onboarding and compliance with regulatory and company requirements Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership Partner closely with Operations, Property, IT, Finance, DCs, and Support Office teams Drive adoption of preferred suppliers, catalogue buying, and procurement compliance Build procurement capability through training, playbooks, and process standardisation Team Leadership & Capability Building Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing GNFR team Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and measurable performance Mentor and develop procurement capability within the broader business If you are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to join the Boxer Superstores team and help shape the future of GNFR procurement. #J-18808-Ljbffr