Procurement Lead: Indirect Services

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Buyer in Polokwane to manage the procurement of indirect services, including IT solutions, consulting, travel management, marketing, and facilities management.

You will identify supplier needs, conduct market analysis, manage tenders, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money, while building strong relationships with service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement with a focus on indirect services.
• Experience managing tender processes and negotiating complex service contracts.
• Understanding of legal aspects of service contracts and SLAs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with e-procurement systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for indirect services.
• Conduct market research on service provider landscapes and suppliers.
• Develop tender documents (RFPs/RFQs) and oversee evaluation/selection.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and SLAs.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, ethics, and regulations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand service needs.
• Monitor performance of providers against contracts and KPIs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in indirect categories.
• Maintain procurement records and generate spend/savings reports.
• Proactively manage risks in service procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in SCM

Tools

MS Office

E-procurement systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Buyer in Polokwane to manage the procurement of indirect services, including IT solutions, consulting, travel management, marketing, and facilities management.

You will identify supplier needs, conduct market analysis, manage tenders, and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and value for money, while building strong relationships with service providers.