Procurement Specialist

Frogg Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment SA represents an engineering and manufacturing client in Kempton Park seeking a seasoned Procurement Specialist with 5+ years in managing procurement processes. The role focuses on optimizing supplier relations, forecasting, and cost efficiencies in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include managing local and international supplier networks, developing strategies to reduce costs and improve lead times, negotiating contracts, and ensuring inventory accuracy through close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for the manufacturing components and materials from local and international suppliers.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve lead times.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure outcomes and cost-saving.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with quality Supply chain control.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate forecasting to avoid material shortages.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to implement new technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Specialist job vacancy in Kempton Park.

Our Engineering / Manufacturing client in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, is looking for a Procurement Specialist with 5 years plus experience in managing the companies procurement processes.

Salary: R50 000 – R65 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist in the Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process for the manufacturing components and materials from local and international suppliers.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve lead times.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure outcomes and cost-saving.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with quality Supply chain control.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate forecasting to avoid material shortages.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to implement new technologies.