Procurement Coordinator – FMCG

University of Fort Hare; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in South Africa is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and optimize pricing in a dynamic FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of procurement experience, a degree in Supply Chain Management, and the ability to drive cost savings and operational improvements. Key responsibilities include supplier management, demand planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position offers opportunities for career growth within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ procurement experience within FMCG or food distribution.
• Understanding of landed cost, margin impact, and inventory control disciplines.
• Confident stakeholder communicator able to resolve supply issues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management, including pricing, MOQs, lead times, and performance tracking.
• Support supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure procurement processes are followed, including POs, GRNs, approvals, and audit compliance.

Skills

Supplier management capability

Forecasting and planning

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain / Warehousing

Take ownership of procurement operations in a dynamic FMCG environment. You will manage supplier relationships, optimise pricing, and align inventory with demand, while delivering measurable cost savings and operational improvements. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware procurement professional to make a real impact.

Why this role is exciting

• Make a tangible impact by improving supplier performance and operational efficiency
• Work in a structured, data-driven environment with multiple stakeholders
• Take ownership of initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and process improvements
• Opportunity to grow your career in procurement within the FMCG sector

What you’ll do

• Lead supplier management, including pricing, MOQs, lead times, and performance tracking
• Support supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and sourcing initiatives
• Analyse costs and landed pricing to drive margin improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate pricing files and procurement data in ERP / accounting systems
• Support demand planning, stock flow alignment, and inventory optimisation
• Ensure procurement processes are followed, including POs, GRNs, approvals, and audit compliance
• Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and finance teams to balance service levels and working capital
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise procurement efficiency

What you’ll bring

Essential:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management
• 5–8 years’ procurement experience within FMCG or food distribution
• Proven supplier management capability across pricing, MOQs, and lead times
• Strong forecasting, planning, and inventory alignment experience
• High attention to detail with strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Advanced Excel capability and ERP exposure
• Understanding of landed cost, margin impact, and inventory control disciplines
• Confident stakeholder communicator able to resolve supply issues under pressure

How to apply

• Follow the link to our job seekers’ page -https://measuredability.com/jobs/
• Search for the job title.
• Click Apply to submit your CV.