Jnr Procurement Practitioner

De Beers Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company based in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Procurement Practitioner to handle purchasing and procurement for various business units. This role involves negotiating terms with suppliers, evaluating quotes, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience, demonstrating strong skills in SAP and negotiation. The position emphasizes customer orientation and the ability to drive cost savings and value.

Qualifications

• Relevant business/commercial/legal degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' purchasing and/or procurement experience.
• Membership of an accredited purchasing body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general procurement requirements and drafting of low-risk contracts.
• Conduct market surveys for best sources of supply and negotiate terms.
• Responsible for purchasing from requisition to pay.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP ERP System

Negotiating and networking skills

Good inter-personal skills

Strong on governance, policy & procedures

Commercial acumen

Ability to analyse and interpret information

Education

Relevant business / commercial / legal degree

Minimum of 5 years' purchasing and/or procurement experience

Member of accredited purchasing body (CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job title: Jnr Procurement Practitioner

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: January 10

Job Description

The main purpose of the role for the incumbent will be purchasing and / or procurement requirements for various Business Units at Upstream Technology.

From requisition to pay: This entails the procurement of goods and / or services, sourcing of new vendors, benchmarking of pricing, management of commercial risk, maintaining adherence to policies and procedures, ensuring that value for money is maximized and cost savings are generated for the company.

The Junior Procurement Practitioner will assist the Procurement Practitioner with general procurement requirements and the drafting of low-risk contracts for the various Units.

Key Tasks

• Reports into Commercial Services Unit
• Survey the market for best source of supply, contact potential suppliers and negotiate trade terms and discount structures and most favorable lead times
• Evaluate quotes / tenders and make recommendations based on best commercial and technical factors
• Responsible for purchasing from requisition to pay and propose master contracts where required
• Responsible for drafting low-risk contracts in support of the Responsible Procurement Practitioner
• Minimise lead time variances according to customer requirements by administering the pre / post expediting process to ensure timely delivery of goods or services
• Suggest substitutes if items / services ordered are unavailable, or if a more economic product is technically suitable
• Ensure strict adherence to procurement policies and procedures as well as legislation in respect of importation of goods
• Prioritise urgent order requests
• Review price variances and ensure that they are investigated and brought to the attention of the responsible Procurement Practitioner and Supply Chain Manager and that SAP information is accurate
• Liaise with suppliers in respect of commercial and / or technical clarifications and queries

Skills / Behaviour Competencies

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Basic knowledge of Customs
• Good inter-personal skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Strong on governance, policy & procedures
• Customer & service orientation
• Detailed orientation
• Technology driven
• Commercial acumen
• Supply Chain administration
• Project Management experience
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• Contract Management and supplier management
• Ability to utilise latest technology in execution of daily duties

Qualifications

• Relevant business / commercial / legal degree is required
• Minimum of 5 years' purchasing and / or procurement experience
• Member of accredited purchasing body, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) would be advantageous

Closing Date: 10 January