Procurment Officer

Squawk Recruitment; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage procurement functions including contract and tender management. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience and will be responsible for delivering value through supplier performance and cost optimization. This role requires strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Office 365. The position offers a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ procurement experience in a corporate environment.
• Proven contract management experience from initiation to contract award.
• Experience in presenting procurement reports to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract management, from initiation to contract award.
• Lead and coordinate the full tender management process.
• Present detailed procurement and performance reports to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Supply Chain

Tools

Office 365

e-procurement tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to oversee a portfolio of strategic sourcing, contract management, and tender management functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering value through supplier performance, cost reduction, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end contract management, from initiation to contract award.
• Lead and coordinate the full tender management process including drafting, evaluation, adjudication, and awarding.
• Present detailed procurement and performance reports to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and develop sourcing strategies aligned with institutional objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery.
• Manage supplier performance and stakeholder engagement across regions.
• Drive usage and continuous improvement of e-tender and e-procurement systems.
• Ensure all procurement activities are compliant, auditable, and deliver measurable value.
• Facilitate procurement forums and support internal procurement training.
• Collaborate with internal leadership on procurement planning, reporting, and process standardization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent (NQF 7+).
• 5+ years’ procurement experience in a corporate environment.
• Proven contract management experience from initiation to contract award (non-negotiable).
• Full tender management experience is mandatory.
• Experience in presenting procurement reports to stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks, including Preferential Procurement Policy.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 and e-procurement tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently within South Africa.

Important Notice:

Only candidates with contract management, end-to-end tender management, and report presentation experience will be considered. Applications that do not meet these criteria will be declined.

Work Setup: Hybrid (Remote & On-site)

Salary: Market-related

Start Date: ASAP