FMCG Procurement Pro — Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical aid

Training and development

Stable work environment

Long-term service awards

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist for its George, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, packaging and essential supplies for FMCG production, ensuring timely availability and quality to support profitability.

The candidate will manage sourcing, negotiations and supplier relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to procurement policy development and overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field in SCM/Business Admin.
• 3–5 years procurement experience, preferably FMCG.
• Experience in sourcing, negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Solid procurement practices and market dynamics knowledge in FMCG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement for assigned categories including sourcing, negotiation and orders.
• Onboard and evaluate new suppliers for quality, reliability, and ethics.
• Monitor pricing trends, market developments and potential disruptions.
• Negotiate favorable terms to cut costs while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier performance data.
• Collaborate with logistics/production to ensure timely material delivery and avoid stockouts.
• Track supplier performance and address issues promptly.
• Prepare regular procurement reports and insights for management.
• Assist in developing procurement policies and procedures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist for its George, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, packaging and essential supplies for FMCG production, ensuring timely availability and quality to support profitability.

The candidate will manage sourcing, negotiations and supplier relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to procurement policy development and overall supply chain efficiency.