Senior Procurement Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model providing work-life?

Comprehensive health and retirement?

Opportunities for advanced development

Key influence on procurement strategy

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Procurement Officer in Benoni, Gauteng, to lead complex procurement projects and manage strategic supplier relationships.

You will drive cost-efficiency initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and mentor junior staff while aligning with budget constraints and company standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior procurement role.
• Proven success in managing large-scale procurement projects and negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in advanced procurement tools and ERP systems.
• CIPS certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement processes for major projects and categories.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement staff.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend improvements in procurement strategies.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Education

CIPS certification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their procurement department in Benoni . This role is responsible for leading complex procurement projects, managing strategic supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring the acquisition of high-quality goods and services while adhering to budget constraints and company standards. This is a key position in Gauteng, offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy and operations within a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex procurement processes for significant projects and categories.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement staff.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend improvements in procurement strategies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a senior procurement role.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale procurement projects and negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in advanced procurement tools and ERP systems.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced professional development and training.
• Key influence on procurement strategy for operations in Benoni .