Senior MRO Procurement Specialist — Supplier & Inventory

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client's Queenstown facility in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on sourcing MRO and indirect materials to ensure uninterrupted operations, with emphasis on supplier performance and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification, at least 4 years in procurement, and demonstrates strong negotiation, inventory management, and ERP system experience (SAP/Oracle). On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in procurement with MRO/indirect materials.
• Experience negotiating with MRO suppliers and managing vendor contracts.
• Strong inventory management knowledge and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring all MRO items with timely availability and pricing.
• Developing relationships with MRO suppliers and negotiating contracts/SLAs.
• Reviewing supplier performance for quality and reliability.
• Maintaining inventory data and optimizing stock levels with operations.
• Processing requisitions and orders accurately per policy.
• Identifying cost savings and process improvements in MRO procurement.
• Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations to meet needs.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with safety and environmental regs.
• Managing the MRO procurement budget and tracking expenditures.
• Staying updated on new MRO products and sourcing strategies.

Skills

MRO procurement

Vendor management

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering

Tools

ERP software (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client's Queenstown facility in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on sourcing MRO and indirect materials to ensure uninterrupted operations, with emphasis on supplier performance and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification, at least 4 years in procurement, and demonstrates strong negotiation, inventory management, and ERP system experience (SAP/Oracle). On-site work is required.