Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Contracts

25Eight LLC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services organisation is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and contract management activities across various spend categories in Johannesburg. This role requires a strong understanding of local market dynamics and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Candidates should have experience in multicultural organizations and must be legally authorized to work in South Africa. The position offers the opportunity to influence procurement processes and support a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.
• Experience in working within a matrixed, multicultural organisation.
• Proven knowledge of sourcing execution and procurement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement global and regional category strategies at the local level.
• Identify and execute sourcing projects aligned with global/regional category strategies.
• Negotiate and deploy supplier contracts including KPIs and SLAs in collaboration with Legal.
• Support the development and localisation of end-to-end procurement processes, tools, and templates.

Skills

Strong understanding of local market dynamics

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Self-motivated

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Contracts

• Contract
• Department: Staffing
• Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
• Work Setup: In-Office

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:August 2025 - February 2026 (6 months contract)
Work set up: In-Office

Our client, a leading global professional services organisation, is seeking a Procurement Specialist – Sourcing & Contracts to support sourcing and contract management activities across multiple spend categories including Workplace, HR, Marketing, Travel, Legal, and Finance. This role will focus on supporting the South African market and involves cross-functional collaboration with global and regional stakeholders.

What you will do:

Category Strategy and Planning

• Implement global and regional category strategies at the local level.
• Participate in category community calls and foster collaboration locally.

Sourcing Management:

• Identify and execute sourcing projects aligned with global/regional category strategies.
• Build and maintain a local sourcing pipeline through spend analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the rollout of regional sourcing initiatives in South Africa.
• Apply standard sourcing methodologies to achieve value through negotiation and contracting.
• Conduct market research and supplier identification for sourcing projects.
• Develop technical specifications and RFP documents aligned with global strategies.
• Facilitate supplier selection and negotiate commercial terms.
• Provide stakeholder recommendations to support supplier decision-making.
• Finalise supplier awards and initiate contract implementation.

Contract Management

• Negotiate and deploy supplier contracts including KPIs and SLAs in collaboration with Legal.
• Ensure local addendums for global agreements are correctly implemented.
• Guarantee compliance with local legislation and internal policies.
• Manage contract signatures and maintain accurate records in contract repositories.

Buying Process Support

• Set up suppliers in procurement systems and determine the appropriate buying channels (e.g., catalogs, Buy on Contract, Ariba Network).
• Promote adoption of negotiated contracts and monitor usage.
• Maintain and update preferred supplier lists.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and engage key stakeholders across the business.
• Collect and manage feedback on category performance and supplier delivery.
• Organise value-driven sessions with internal customers.
• Liaise across departments (Procurement, Legal, Operations, Category Teams) to ensure seamless communication and project alignment.
• Promote use of global and regional strategic suppliers.
• Manage local supplier relationships in line with global strategies and performance expectations.

Process Governance and Compliance

• Support the development and localisation of end-to-end procurement processes, tools, and templates.
• Ensure full compliance with local legislation, company policies, and risk management standards.
• Monitor category KPIs (e.g., contract compliance, savings targets, preferred supplier usage) and take corrective action where needed.
  
• Strong understanding of local market dynamics, procurement processes, and supplier landscapes.
• Experience in working within a matrixed, multicultural organisation.
• Proven knowledge of sourcing execution and procurement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship management with a customer-centric approach.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and highly organised.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.