Senior Agricultural Procurement Lead - Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for agricultural inputs, equipment, and related services. The role requires strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and deep knowledge of regional market dynamics to secure reliable supply and cost savings.

You will manage supplier relationships, oversee end-to-end procurement, monitor stock levels, ensure compliance with policies, and report on savings and supplier performance to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field relevant to procurement.
• 5-7 years of progressive purchasing experience in agriculture.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural inputs, equipment, and logistics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder skills.
• Proficiency with ERPs and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for agricultural supplies, machinery, and related services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure cost savings.
• Manage relationships with key vendors ensuring alignment with goals and ethics.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to understand material requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement from requisition to delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels for critical supplies and coordinate stock management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, savings, and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for agricultural inputs, equipment, and related services. The role requires strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and deep knowledge of regional market dynamics to secure reliable supply and cost savings.

You will manage supplier relationships, oversee end-to-end procurement, monitor stock levels, ensure compliance with policies, and report on savings and supplier performance to senior management.