Procurement Officer - Raw Materials

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Officer for a prominent manufacturing client in Port Elizabeth. You will source and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, manage inventory, and drive cost efficiencies to support production schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field and at least 4 years in raw materials procurement, with strong negotiation and forecasting abilities. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, on-site Port Elizabeth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field.
• Minimum 4 years procurement experience in manufacturing, focusing on raw/direct materials.
• Proven negotiation of commodity contracts and supplier performance.
• Strong inventory management and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials and components for manufacturing.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers for quality and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor commodity markets to anticipate price changes and disruptions.
• Manage raw material inventory to optimize stock holding and meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams on material specs and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Inventory management

Forecasting

Supplier relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent manufacturing firm in Port Elizabeth , is seeking a specialized Procurement Officer focused on sourcing raw materials. This critical role ensures the uninterrupted supply of essential components, driving production efficiency and cost control. You will be responsible for identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts for raw materials, and managing inventory levels to meet production demands. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of commodity markets and supply chain dynamics within the manufacturing sector, coupled with strong negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials and components essential for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers of raw materials, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Monitor global and local commodity markets to anticipate price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials to optimize stock holding costs while meeting production schedules.
• Collaborate with the production and quality control teams to establish material specifications and ensure compliance.
• Ensure all procurement activities related to raw materials adhere to company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, specifically focusing on raw materials or direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating commodity contracts and managing supplier performance.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles and production planning.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to forecast market trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Exposure to critical supply chain operations within a leading manufacturing company.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A stable and challenging role based in Port Elizabeth .