Bilingual Purchasing Specialist – English & French

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 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.