Procurement Assistant Manager

Flink Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Flink Recruitment is hiring a Procurement Assistant Manager in Johannesburg to support and improve procurement operations. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee procurement activities, and help the business achieve competitive pricing with strong governance.

The role requires experience in procurement, supplier management, and leading a small team, with hands-on involvement in the Procure-to-Pay process. Onsite work in Gauteng is expected, with a focus on compliance and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Attention to detail and strong admin skills.
• Familiar with P2P processes and data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain purchase orders.
• Manage supplier contracts and documentation.
• Maintain procurement data across tools and systems.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Support Procure-to-Pay process.
• Source and onboard new suppliers.
• Evaluate suppliers based on reliability, cost, and quality.
• Support procurement team and monitor performance.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Procurement / Supply Chain related qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

A growing technology solutions provider is looking for a Procurement Assistant Manager to support and improve procurement operations. The role will manage supplier relationships, oversee procurement activities, support team performance, and help the business achieve competitive pricing while maintaining strong governance and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Manage supplier contracts, ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and properly stored.
• Maintain accurate procurement data across relevant tools and systems.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, contract terms, and service agreements.
• Support the Procure-to-Pay process, including creating, validating, and updating purchase orders.
• Source and onboard new suppliers where required, ensuring correct procedures and documentation are followed.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on reliability, quality, cost, and business needs.
• Manage and support procurement team members by providing guidance, allocating tasks, and monitoring performance.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain operations, and team supervision.
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating commercial terms.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with procurement systems and data management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Professional, organised, and detail-focused approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers, team members, and internal stakeholders

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Employment
• Industry: Not specified
• Work space preference: Work Onsite
• Ideal work province: Gauteng
• Ideal work city: Johannesburg
• Salary bracket: R 20000 - 30000
• Drivers License: CODE B (Car)
• Own car needed: Yes