Procurement Officer

Talented Recruitment Specialists; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment Specialists in Durban is seeking a dynamic Procurement Officer to join our client — a leading South African manufacturer. The role focuses on sourcing, procuring and managing raw materials and related services to support production and ensure cost-effective procurement.

The candidate should have proven procurement experience in manufacturing, with strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field.
• Proven procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing raw materials.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Source, procure and manage raw materials in line with production requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate favourable pricing, terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and relevant legislation.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise supply chain efficiency and support business growth.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading South African manufacturer is looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Officer to join the team. The ideal candidate should have practical experience purchasing raw materials and other production-related requirements within a manufacturing business. Experience within chemicals, coatings, adhesives, FMCG or a similar raw-material-driven environment would be particularly relevant.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing the sourcing, procurement and supply of raw materials and other goods and services required for our manufacturing operations. The role plays a critical part in ensuring cost-effective procurement, supplier reliability and uninterrupted production.

Minimum requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Must have proven procurement experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and procurement and sourcing of raw materials.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Capabilities:

• Managing procurement requirements proactively rather than simply processing purchase orders.
• Understanding production demand, stock requirements, lead times and the consequences of supply delays.
• Monitoring open orders and following suppliers closely until delivery is confirmed.
• Identifying potential shortages or supplier risks early and escalating them before production is affected.
• Obtaining and comparing quotations and negotiating appropriate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Building reliable supplier relationships while still holding suppliers accountable for quality, price and delivery.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier documentation and order statuses.
• Reviewing procurement spend and identifying genuine cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply continuity.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance and other internal stakeholders.
• Using Excel and purchasing or ERP systems confidently and well versed in excel
• Managing multiple requirements and deadlines without losing track of outstanding actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, procure and manage the supply of raw materials in line with production and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate favourable pricing, terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance and relevant legislation.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise supply chain efficiency and support business growth.