Remote Procurement Specialist - AgTech & Cost Savings

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Home office setup contribution

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic agricultural technology company. This fully remote role from Bloemfontein focuses on timely, cost-effective sourcing to support operations and product development.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage purchase orders, monitor performance, and collaborate with internal teams to drive cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or related role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for goods and services aligned with policies.
• Identify suppliers and conduct market research.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts.
• Process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join a dynamic agricultural technology company. This fully remote role from Bloemfontein focuses on timely, cost-effective sourcing to support operations and product development.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage purchase orders, monitor performance, and collaborate with internal teams to drive cost savings and process improvements.