Procurement Officer / Specialist (Mandarin & English), Gauteng

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement Officer/Specialist. The successful applicant will develop procurement strategies and manage vendor relationships. Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in procurement within the mining industry, including 5 years in a managerial position. Competitive salary based on market rates. Please send your CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role within the Mining Industry.
• At least 5 years managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements procurement strategies for the organization.
• Ensures adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Engages with business to identify key procurement priorities.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business Admin, Marketing, Finance, Social Science or related

Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (e.g. CIPS)

Job description

2025-07-31 - 2025-08-30

Permanent

EL003068

Manufacturing, Production and Trades

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

We are seeking a Procurement Officer / Specialist for a role based in Linbro, Gauteng.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Degree in Business Admin, Marketing, Finance, Social Science or related
• Relevant professional qualification in Supply Chain Management e.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role within the Mining Industry
• At least 5 years managerial experience

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develops and implements procurement strategies, manuals, policies and procedures to ensure an efficient, best practice, and commercially focused procurement function
• Ensures strict adherence to procurement policies and procedures
• Oversees the analysis and monitoring of current and future procurement requirements, and prepares to support the achievement of corporate objectives and targets
• Engages with the business to identify the key procurement priorities, and ensure that purchases are made at competitive prices
• Establishes new processes and systems for effective procurement processes, and identifies solutions for procurement systems
• Drives a short turn-around time for processing Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• Maintains an up-to-date database of qualified vendors and suppliers of goods and services to the company
• Oversees sourcing processes, Request for Proposals (RFP) compilation, evaluation of suppliers' responses and negotiation with suppliers including long-term purchasing agreements
• Defines and manages key supplier relationships to deliver excellent operational performance in cost, service and quality
• Ensures that delivered goods are inspected to conform with the specifications on the order
• Sets up and drives the processes for reviewing contracts, suppliers and vendors, to ensure that maximum value for money is achieved
• Oversees all international procurements, from order to delivery
• Develops and implements new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Oversees the purchase of Insurance Certificates and other relevant custom clearing documents
• Ensure the integrity of the IMS is maintained when changes to the IMS are planned and implemented
• Liaises with Engineering and Production Departments for materials requirements and specification
• Liaises with Customs and clearing Agents for smooth clearance
• Liaises with Accounts to ensure payments of supplied goods
• Relates with Stores on Purchase, Inspection and Delivery of materials.
• Liaises with Key Personnel for the offloading and receipts of materials

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to [e-mail]


If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful