Junior Procurement Specialist (French Speaker)

CBRE Excellerate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist who is a French speaker. The role involves providing purchasing services, managing procurement processes, and negotiating with suppliers. Candidates should have a BComm degree and 1-3 years of procurement experience, with strong communication and negotiating skills. We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' procurement experience, specifically in indirect Procurement.
• Strong knowledge of BBBEE and procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing services and execute RFI, RFP, RFQ procedures.
• Conduct cost analysis and manage the procurement process.
• Negotiate cost-effective pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4

BComm degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, CIPS or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Job title :

Junior Procurement Specialist (French Speaker)

Job Location :

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline :

November 28, 2025

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What will you do :

• Provide purchasing services including preparation and execution of RFI, RFP, RFQ procedures
• Fully understand the P2P system in order to provide support to internal stakeholders
• Conduct cost analysis, cost price changes and increase negotiation and sign off
• Manage the procurement process in conjunction with the procurement policy and provide internal and external stakeholder training on processes and procedures
• Liaise with suppliers & negotiate cost‑effective pricing to reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with legal and company regulations
• Negotiate contracts in conjunction with the legal team
• Lead cross‑functional teams in providing support to strategic procurement decisions
• Analyze and interpret data / procurement cost
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders and clients
• Conduct market research
• Leverage company’s purchasing power while also reducing operational risks
• Conduct supplier reviews and perform supplier KPI monitoring
• Compile monthly reports as per clients requirements
• Able to work under pressure to manage CBX expectations and clients expectations
• Flexible ways of working and the ability to think “out of the box” to provide innovative solutions

Inherent requirements for the position :

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
• BComm degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, CIPS or a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years' procurement experience, specifically in indirect Procurement
• Negotiating skills
• Knowledge of BBBEE

Additional demonstrable requirements :

• Proficient on MS Office Suite, SAP experience add advantage
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize projects
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