Procurement Specialist

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist in managing procurement activities and supplier relations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a diploma in purchasing management is preferred. The ideal candidate will be proactive and capable of working under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Matric.
• Diploma in Purchasing Management would be an advantage.
• SAPICS and/or CIPS Qualification preferred.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourced contracts and manage compliance.
• Facilitate procurement technology and reporting.
• Track supplier performance and relations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Improve communication between procurement and operations.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent computer skills (MS Office)

Communication skills

Strong negotiations skills

Financial skills

SAP financial system

Education

Matric

Diploma in Purchasing Management

SAPICS and or CIPS Qualification

Advanced Excel

Job description

Listing reference: click_022426

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 November 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

An opportunity as Procurement Specialist has become available at New Clicks SA (Pty) Ltd. The role will be based in Woodstock, Cape Town and will report to the Procurement Manager.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Assisting the Procurement- Senior & Intermediate with the day to day activities with regards to the control of expenses and managing the various non-trading commodities and contracts for the Group

Job Objectives

• Implement sourced contracts and manage compliance at site level
• Facilitate the use of appropriate procurement technology and reporting
• Track supplier performance and manage supplier relations.
• Identify areas where opportunities for savings exist.
• Focuses and improve communication between Head Office procurement and operations.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers regarding performance levels, savings initiatives and collaborative measures
• Act as commercial central point of contact to vendors. Facilitate all critical contract commodity/service requirements.
• Bench marking against best practice companies.
• Analyze price behavior and forecast price

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Matric
• Diploma in Purchasing Management (would be an advantage)
• SAPICS and or CIPS Qualification
• Advanced Excel

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Procurement space
• Minimum 3 year related experience in similar environment

Skills, Abilities And Job Related Knowledge

• Customer service experience
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
• Communication skills
• Strong negotiations skills
• Financial skills
• SAP financial system

Essential Competencies

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and energetic
• Must be quick and efficient in dealing with problems
• Must be friendly, helpful and polite
• Must be honest, responsible and self-motivated
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be approachable, and be able to work independently