Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Analyst in Midrand, Gauteng to optimise procurement processes for technology hardware, software, and services. The role focuses on data analysis, market research, and supplier evaluation to drive cost savings and strategic sourcing decisions.

The analyst will support contract negotiations with market data and cost analyses, while developing reports and dashboards to monitor spend, savings, and supplier performance, and identify supply chain risks for

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills and data-driven mindset.
• Attention to detail with proactive approach to risk.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams to understand procurement needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Assist in the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing documents.
• Support contract negotiations by providing relevant market data and cost analysis.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards on procurement spend, savings, and supplier performance.
• Identify and assess supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their technical requirements and procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practices.
• Support the broader procurement team in day-to-day operational activities.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the technology sector, is seeking a sharp and analytical Procurement Analyst to join their expanding team in Midrand, Gauteng. This role is critical for optimising procurement processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the strategic sourcing of technology hardware, software, and services. The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for data analysis, market research, vendor performance evaluation, and supporting the negotiation of contracts. The ideal candidate possesses strong quantitative skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating supply chain risks. This position is office-based, offering a collaborative environment for data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Assist in the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing documents.
• Support contract negotiations by providing relevant market data and cost analysis.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards on procurement spend, savings, and supplier performance.
• Identify and assess supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their technical requirements and procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practices.
• Support the broader procurement team in day-to-day operational activities.