Construction Procurement Lead (Hybrid) - Growth & Savings

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Procurement Officer for a growing construction company in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement processes to keep projects on time and within budget.

It is a hybrid position requiring on-site collaboration with project teams, with remote administrative tasks. The candidate should have 2–4 years' procurement experience, familiarity with construction materials, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in construction.
• Familiarity with construction materials and supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• MS Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, equipment, and services from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve competitive costs.
• Process purchase requisitions and manage purchase orders accurately.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites.
• Monitor market prices and trends for construction materials.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and inventory.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to understand material requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management / Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Procurement Officer for a growing construction company in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement processes to keep projects on time and within budget.

It is a hybrid position requiring on-site collaboration with project teams, with remote administrative tasks. The candidate should have 2–4 years' procurement experience, familiarity with construction materials, and strong Excel skills.