Purchasing Consultant

HGS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly variable bonus accrual

Medical allowance

Life and disability cover

Transport provided after shift

Job summary

HGS is seeking a Bilingual English/French Purchasing Consultant to support sourcing and purchasing across the business for a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. You’ll work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing activity is accurate, cost-efficient and compliant with procurement policies.

The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment in Cape Town, with opportunities to grow in procurement and learn our coaching culture within a global team.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, accounting, or supply chain.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Ability to source suppliers and obtain competitive pricing.
• Experience with purchase orders and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the business.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate purchasing activity.
• Ensure purchases are cost-effective and in line with procurement policies.

Skills

English fluency

French fluency

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement experience

MS Office

Sourcing

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HGS is a global provider of technology, AI, and business services that helps organizations transform with confidence. At HGS, we combine technology, AI, and human expertise to deliver Intelligent Experiences that drive growth and transformation. Our strong foundation in CX enables us to create impactful solutions across industries. Through our Realized AI approach, we deliver practical innovation with measurable outcomes. Part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach with 18,000+ employees across 10 countries and 30 delivery centers.

Supporting procurement operations through supplier management, purchasing execution and stakeholder collaboration at HGS!

Are you commercially aware, and fluent in both English and French and passionate about keeping procurement activity moving efficiently?

HGS is looking for a Bilingual English/French Purchasing Consultant to support the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the business for a 6-12 month Fixed Term Contract. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing activity is completed accurately, cost-effectively and in line with procurement policies. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their procurement career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

HGS enables a Coaching Culture: HGS is dedicates to fostering a coaching culture where continuous learning and development are integral to everyday life. Our coaching culture empowers employees to achieve their full potential with support from colleagues, managers, and mentors, through feedback mentorship and diverse learning opportunities. If you are passionate about growth for both yourself and others, HGS offers the ideal platform to build your career and thrive in an environment focused on development and collaboration.

Why Choose Us

Part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach with ~17,000 employees across 10 countries and 23 delivery centers, supporting some of the world’s most recognized brands.

• Competitive Salary and shift allowance
• Monthly Variable bonus accrual
• Medical Allowance
• Life and Disability cover: x3 annual salary
• Fully funded transport home after shift

What Are We Looking For

• Are you experienced in purchasing goods and services or supporting procurement activities?
• Can you build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders?
• Are you comfortable sourcing products and obtaining competitive quotations?
• Do you enjoy solving operational issues and ensuring orders are delivered successfully?
• Can you work accurately while managing multiple priorities and deadlines?
• Are you confident using business systems and Microsoft Office applications?
• Do you have strong communication and organisational skills?
• Are you fluent in both French and English?

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a related administrative function would be advantageous
• Ability to source suppliers and obtain competitive pricing while maintaining quality and service standards
• Experience working with purchase orders, supplier management or procurement systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while following established procurement processes and policies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Fluent bilingual communication skills in both French and English
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly

HGS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation and helps us better understand and serve our global customers and communities.