Procurement Finance Controller — Budgeting & Negotiation

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension fund contribution

Professional development

Wellness programs

Subsidized facilities access

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Purchasing Controller to lead procurement budgeting, cost control and financial governance in a prominent financial services firm. You will analyze spend patterns, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and implement controls to safeguard assets and enhance value.

The role emphasizes strong financial acumen, procurement best practices, ERP proficiency and on-site collaboration with finance teams to drive strategic purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing/finance/controllership with procurement focus.
• Proven budget management, cost control, and financial analysis experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and internal controls.
• Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement budget and expenditures.
• Analyze spending data for cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts to reduce costs and increase value.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Monitor vendor performance and relationships.
• Prepare regular financial reports on procurement activities.
• Oversee the requisition-to-payment process.

Skills

Budget management

Cost control

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement best practices

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Purchasing Controller to lead procurement budgeting, cost control and financial governance in a prominent financial services firm. You will analyze spend patterns, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and implement controls to safeguard assets and enhance value.

The role emphasizes strong financial acumen, procurement best practices, ERP proficiency and on-site collaboration with finance teams to drive strategic purchasing decisions.