Procurement Ops Specialist — SAP & Vendors (12-Month)

Newcastle University; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 27 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Operational Buyer for a 12-month fixed-term position. The successful candidate will manage purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring compliance with procurement standards and building relationships with stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and IT literacy are essential. This role offers a full-time employment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Good customer care skills for effective communication.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement operations standards.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C or above (including Maths and English)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

SAP

Job description

A leading global university in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Operational Buyer for a 12-month fixed-term position. The successful candidate will manage purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring compliance with procurement standards and building relationships with stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and IT literacy are essential. This role offers a full-time employment with excellent benefits.