Procurement Officer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement planning support

Online professional development

Collaborative virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to manage the acquisition of goods and services, with a remote work arrangement. This role focuses on executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with policies to secure quality, cost-effective goods and services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 3 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Proficiency with procurement software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address any issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill their procurement needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote work autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to manage the acquisition of goods and services for their operations, with the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. This role is key to ensuring the company receives high-quality products and services at competitive prices, while maintaining strong supplier relationships. You will be responsible for executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to contribute to a dynamic organization from any location, working within a culture that embraces efficiency and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address any issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill their procurement needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Proficiency with procurement software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning support.
• Access to online professional development resources.
• A collaborative and results-driven virtual work environment.