Consultant : Procurement

Netstar; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic procurement consultancy role where the Procurement Consultant will help organizations optimize their procurement processes, reduce costs, and manage supplier relationships. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and risk management, requiring 3-5 years of experience in the field. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is essential, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles.
• Experience with contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and procurement systems.
• Proven track record in strategic procurement and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with vendors to secure optimal deals.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new suppliers.
• Assess procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze current procurement practices and recommend enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards.
• Educate internal teams on procurement best practices and tools.
• Track procurement KPIs and report on cost savings and efficiency gains.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Business Administration

Finance

Logistics

Job description

A Procurement Consultant is a strategic advisor who helps organizations optimize their procurement processes, reduce costs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

They often work across industries and may specialize in specific sectors like IT, healthcare, or construction KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Strategic Sourcing : Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet business needs.

Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships.

Contract Negotiation : Negotiate terms and pricing with vendors to secure optimal deals.

Market Analysis : Conduct market research to identify trends and new suppliers.

Risk Management : Assess procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Process Improvement : Analyze current procurement practices and recommend enhancements.

Compliance : Ensure adherence to procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards.

Training & Support : Educate internal teams on procurement best practices and tools.

Performance Reporting : Track procurement KPIs and report on cost savings and efficiency gains.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS : Educational Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or related field Years of Experience 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles.

Experience with contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, and procurement systems.

proven track record in strategic procurement and consulting.

Other requirements Negotiation skills Strategic thinking Analytical Skills Communication Contract management Risk & compliance Procurement tools #J Ljbffr