Supply Chain CAPEX Specialist / CAPEX Lead (6–12 Month Contract)

Cape Town

An established, high-performance environment within a complex industrial sector is seeking a Supply Chain CAPEX Specialist / CAPEX Lead to support capital project delivery over a fixed-term contract.

This role is suited to a senior supply chain professional who understands the pressure, governance, and precision required in capital-intensive environments — particularly within oil & gas or petroleum.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead and manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement aligned to project timelines
• Partner with project teams to ensure commercially sound procurement strategies
• Drive tender processes, supplier negotiations, and contract awards
• Ensure compliance with governance, policies, and audit requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate commercial and delivery risk
• Support cost optimisation without compromising on quality or timelines

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Engineering or similar
• Proven experience in CAPEX procurement within complex projects
• Strong exposure to contract management (NEC, FIDIC or similar)
• Experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments highly preferred
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes project environment

What sets you apart

• You think commercially, not just operationally
• You understand project risk and how procurement decisions impact delivery
• You bring structure, control, and clarity into complex environments