Procurement Specialist (Logistics)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Dynamic work environment in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a specialized Procurement Specialist focused on logistics to manage procurement of transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will negotiate contracts, optimize shipping routes, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with internal teams to move goods smoothly and support regional commerce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience with a focus on logistics and transportation services.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with logistics contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of global trade, customs procedures, and transportation modes.
• Proficiency in logistics management software and procurement tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities related to supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Procure logistics services, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and transportation.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics providers.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities for optimization and savings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation and customs regulations.
• Manage relationships with key logistics partners, monitoring their performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless movement of goods and materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

Logistics management software

Procurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Procurement Specialist with a focus on logistics to join their team in Polokwane . This role is critical for managing the procurement of transportation, warehousing, and supply chain services, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for negotiating contracts with logistics providers, optimizing shipping routes, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both procurement and logistics, with a keen understanding of the supply chain operations within Limpopo and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure logistics services, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and transportation.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics providers.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities for optimization and savings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation and customs regulations.
• Manage relationships with key logistics partners, monitoring their performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless movement of goods and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a significant focus on logistics and transportation services.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with logistics contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of global trade, customs procedures, and transportation modes.
• Proficiency in logistics management software and procurement tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities related to supply chain operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to specialize in logistics procurement.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities in supply chain and logistics.
• A dynamic work environment in Polokwane , contributing to regional commerce.