Procurement Officer - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer to manage indirect spend in a hybrid Sandton role. You will oversee sourcing, negotiations, and contracts for IT, marketing, HR, and facilities, while building strong supplier relationships and driving cost savings.

You will analyze spend data, ensure policy adherence, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and efficiencies in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in indirect spend procurement.
• Proven negotiation, contract management and supplier relations skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process for indirect categories, ensuring compliance and value.
• Conduct sourcing events, including RFx processes, and lead negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service issues.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer specializing in indirect spend to join their team in Sandton . This hybrid role involves managing the acquisition of non-production goods and services, such as IT, marketing, HR, and facilities. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of procurement best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for indirect categories, ensuring compliance and value.
• Conduct sourcing events, including RFx processes, and lead negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect spend management.
• Proven ability in negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a leading organization.