Procurement Support Team Lead (H08)

Smart Procurement; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in Roodepoort is seeking a skilled professional for their Procurement team. This role involves creating and maintaining vendor master data on SAP, reporting on material data, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, SAP experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a path to career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience within a Financial or Procurement environment.
• Minimum 2 years of corporate experience in Procurement/Administration.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM/FI modules.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain vendor master data on SAP.
• Compile quarterly vendor statistics for management.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Team player

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Commercial/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement Management

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP MM/FI

Online procurement solutions

Job description

Our Client

Our client, a leading supplier of construction‑related materials across Southern Africa, is seeking to appoint a skilled professional to join their team. Reporting to the National Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will be part of the Procurement function within the Shared Services Centre in Roodepoort, operating under the Finance Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Creating, verifying and maintaining vendor master data on SAP
• Ensuring timely creation, processing of amendments and extension of material masters for all company codes
• Reporting monthly, quarterly and annually to management and internal stakeholders on material and vendor master data for the various regions and consolidated for AfriSam
• Completing and submitting credit applications on behalf of the Company to ensure that the company requirements meet its credit limits with suppliers
• Maintaining a drive to enhance the Enterprise and Supplier Development score card
• Housekeeping of vendor and material master data
• Administrating general communication to suppliers, vendors and procurement staff
• Compiling quarterly vendor statistics for active vendors in terms of spend, payment terms and B‑BBEE levels
• Assisting management team to identify technological solutions to improve efficiencies and effectiveness
• Project‑leading all technological solutions implementation and ensuring that it is up to date and maintained
• Collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with Procurement policies and procedures

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Degree or Diploma in Commercial/Business/Supply Chain/Procurement Management
• CIPS qualification (advantageous)
• 3 years’ experience within a Financial or Procurement environment and 2 years corporate experience in the Procurement/Administration environment
• At least 3 years hands‑on SAP MM/FI experience and good understanding of the modules
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in online procurement solutions and the implementation of online procurement solutions, specifically vendor and material master data solutions
• Experience in master data management on SAP
• Good knowledge of BEE related legislation and procurement processes
• Analytical skills, planning, general administration skills and good communication skills
• Team player and ability to lead a team to achieve objectives
• Ability to handle complaints and solve root‑cause problems and meet deadlines

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please only apply if you meet all of the listed criteria. If you do not hear from us within 21 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a designated employer under the Employment Equity Act and as such has an Employment Equity Plan in place. The company therefore has the right to fill the vacancy in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan in order to fulfill its transformation objectives by preferring designated candidates.

Our client operates in four Southern African countries and offers a wide scope of career opportunities and exposure to best practices. They recognise that talented and enthusiastic people are the basis of their ongoing success.