Procurement Specialist — FMCG, On-Site in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-site role

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a diligent Purchasing Officer to manage procurement operations for a growing food and beverage distributor. This full-time, on-site role involves sourcing ingredients and packaging, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining optimal stock levels to support production and distribution.

You will build supplier relationships, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing experience in FMCG, food & beverage.
• Experience in sourcing, negotiation and supplier management.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for raw materials and packaging.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, price and delivery reliability.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with warehouse and production teams.
• Maintain purchasing records, vendor details, and pricing information.
• Expedite orders and resolve delivery or quality issues promptly.
• Assist in developing purchasing policies and procedures.
• Liaise with finance for invoice verification and payment processing.
• Stay informed about market trends, prices, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Procurement experience

Education

Procurement / SCM / Business Admin qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a diligent Purchasing Officer to manage procurement operations for a growing food and beverage distributor. This full-time, on-site role involves sourcing ingredients and packaging, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining optimal stock levels to support production and distribution.

You will build supplier relationships, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.