Procurement Administrator

ALPLA Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves determining material demand, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a diploma and 2-3 years of procurement experience in manufacturing. Join a dynamic team offering a modern work environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Family-friendly work environment

Professional development support

Challenging tasks with self-responsibility

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of procurement experience within a manufacturing company.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems and processes.
• Ability to analyze and resolve disputes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Determine material demand based on production plans.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and evaluate new sources.
• Prepare monthly material demand forecasts.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Operational procurement understanding

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in relevant field

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Material Planning & Procurement: Determine material demand based on production plans and stock levels, issue monthly requirements, and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Supplier & Purchasing Management: Maintain relationships with existing suppliers, evaluate new sources, and coordinate with Corporate Purchasing on vendor data, pricing, approvals, and performance tracking (e.g., supplier scorecards, BEE compliance).
• Inbound & Administrative Support: Manage inbound deliveries, resolve discrepancies in delivery, purchase orders, and invoicing, and administer master data for suppliers and materials (raw materials, colors, additives).
• Forecasting & Reporting: Prepare monthly material demand forecasts and compile corporate resin data updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze data and processes to support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all materials, packaging, and services meet occupational health, safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Other Duties: Handle indirect procurement when required and carry out ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Procurement.

What makes you great

• Diploma with 2-3 years of procurement experience within a manufacturing company
• A good understanding of operational procurement, procurement systems and processes, including good supplier relationship management.
• Negotiation skills and good communication skills with people inside and outside the organization are required
• Ability to organize diverse information, analyse and resolve disputes
• Strong understanding of factors that influence manufacturing cost and quality of operations is preferred

What you can expect working with us

• A modern and family work environment
• Integration in a dynamic team where new ideas and improvement suggestions are welcome
• Challenging tasks with a high degree of self-responsibility
• Individual performance will be remunerated and further development supported

Closing Date: 10 November 2025