Purchasing Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Impact on operational efficiency

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Specialist in Benoni to strengthen our procurement capabilities. You will source, negotiate, and manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle for critical goods and services, ensuring value and continuity for the business.

In this hybrid role, you will build strong supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and monitor performance. Collaboration with finance and operations is essential to meet budgets and ensure timely material availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement with strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings.
• Excellent analytical abilities and high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with supply chain best practices and contract management.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills; team-oriented in Benoni.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify and vet potential suppliers.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for assigned commodities.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any quality or delivery issues.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure budget adherence and timely material availability.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Cost savings

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Specialist to enhance their procurement capabilities in Benoni . This role requires a proactive approach to sourcing, negotiating, and managing the acquisition of goods and services critical to the company's operations. You will be instrumental in optimizing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring the integrity of the supply chain, operating under a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify and vet potential suppliers.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for assigned commodities.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any quality or delivery issues.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure budget adherence and timely material availability.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role, with a focus on strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of achieving cost savings.
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with supply chain best practices and contract management.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A role with significant impact on operational efficiency.