Strategic Procurement Lead – Agriculture (Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual leave

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for our client in the agricultural sector with operations around Upington. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and oversee contracts to secure quality inputs at competitive prices.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of procurement experience, plus strong negotiation and ERP skills (SAP or Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Proven strategic sourcing, negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing strategies for competitive pricing and terms.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensure compliance.
• Negotiate to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contracts.
• Oversee procurement processes from requisitions to invoices.
• Analyze market trends for cost reductions and efficiency.
• Ensure procurement policies and regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Maintain records and report procurement savings.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for our client in the agricultural sector with operations around Upington. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and oversee contracts to secure quality inputs at competitive prices.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of procurement experience, plus strong negotiation and ERP skills (SAP or Oracle).