Raw Materials Procurement Specialist — Hybrid (Port Elizabeth)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist focused on raw materials in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role blends strategic planning with remote collaboration and on-site engagement with production and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in SCM, 4+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). The position supports a hybrid work model and relocation/commuting to Port Elizabeth may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement of raw materials with focus on quality and timely delivery.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, build strong relationships.
• Conduct market research on price trends and material innovations.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with production and quality to define material specs.
• Monitor inventory and forecast demand with planning teams.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

ERP proficiency

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist focused on raw materials in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role blends strategic planning with remote collaboration and on-site engagement with production and logistics teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in SCM, 4+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle). The position supports a hybrid work model and relocation/commuting to Port Elizabeth may be required.