Hybrid Retail Procurement Specialist - Cost Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 450.000 - 650.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, cost management, and supplier relationships to support a large retail network.

You will optimize procurement processes and identify savings opportunities while ensuring quality and reliability across operations. The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration across store managers, operations, and finance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably retail.
• Proven negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Strong analytical and market research capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and procurement/ERP software.

Aufgaben

• Develop procurement strategies for retail operational needs (stores, equipment, services).
• Identify, source and negotiate with suppliers to secure pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier performance for quality, delivery and contracts.
• Conduct market research to identify sourcing opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with store managers, operations and finance to forecast needs.
• Process requisitions and orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintain records of procurement activities, supplier information and contracts.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Monitor inventory levels of operational supplies to ensure stock.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical procurement practices.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Market research

MS Office

Procurement software

ERP systems

Communication

Retail knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, cost management, and supplier relationships to support a large retail network.

You will optimize procurement processes and identify savings opportunities while ensuring quality and reliability across operations. The position offers a hybrid work model with collaboration across store managers, operations, and finance.