Hybrid Energy Procurement Strategist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Performance-related bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent energy sector organization in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to hire an Energy Procurement Specialist. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on sourcing energy commodities and related services to optimize costs and ensure supply reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of energy markets, procurement best practices, and contract negotiations, with 4+ years in energy procurement or related

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of procurement experience in energy.
• Proven negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, pricing and procurement practices.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement software.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for energy commodities and services.
• Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and savings.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to contract award and supplier management.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and contract conditions with energy suppliers and providers.
• Prepare RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
• Analyze supplier performance and manage SLAs.
• Monitor energy market trends and regulatory changes affecting procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with finance, operations and legal to align procurement with business goals.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure policy compliance.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks related to supply chain disruptions and price volatility.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract management

Energy markets

Analytical thinking

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Procurement software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent energy sector organization in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to hire an Energy Procurement Specialist. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on sourcing energy commodities and related services to optimize costs and ensure supply reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of energy markets, procurement best practices, and contract negotiations, with 4+ years in energy procurement or related