Procurement Specialist – Growth & Cost Savings

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Procurement Officer to support operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves daily purchasing activities, supplier communications, and maintaining records to ensure policy and budget compliance.

You will contribute to sourcing, evaluating suppliers, and driving cost savings while upholding ethical standards and accurate reporting. A related degree and 1–3 years in procurement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers.
• Assist in sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers.
• Obtain quotations and compare prices for cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers within guidelines.
• Maintain procurement records and databases.
• Monitor delivery schedules and liaise with suppliers.
• Resolve discrepancies related to orders and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethics.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance.
• Support procurement team in admin tasks and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and cost savings.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

ERP familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Procurement Officer to support operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves daily purchasing activities, supplier communications, and maintaining records to ensure policy and budget compliance.

You will contribute to sourcing, evaluating suppliers, and driving cost savings while upholding ethical standards and accurate reporting. A related degree and 1–3 years in procurement are preferred.