Procurement Specialist - Experienced

All Star Placements; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

All Star Placements in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our logistics and supply chain team. You will lead sourcing, negotiations, and procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and services while maintaining cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include vendor management, sourcing, inventory control, cost optimization, and compliance. International procurement experience and regulatory knowledge are highly valued; Mandarin speakers are

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within logistics or supply chain.
• Experience with international procurement and global supply chains.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management
• Sourcing and Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Quality Assurance
• Compliance
• Collaboration and Risk Management

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Vendor management

Logistics knowledge

Procurement software

Regulatory compliance

International procurement

Mandarin preference

Education

Business Administration

SCM certification

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

There is a position available for an experienced Procurement Specialist in the Johannesburg area.

Candidates require:

• Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the logistics or supply chain industry.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with international procurement and global supply chains.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the logistics industry.
• Mandarin speakers will receive preference.

The Procurement Specialist in Logistics is responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement processes within the logistics department. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services critical to the efficient operation of our logistics and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and the Procurement Manager to ensure the timely delivery of quality products and services while maintaining cost efficiency.

Candidate will be responsible for:

• Vendor Management
• Sourcing and Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Quality Assurance
• Compliance
• Collaboration and Risk Management

Basic salary starting at R 30 000.00 to R 45 000.00 negotiable depending on experience and qualifications with benefits.