Senior Procurement Specialist

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is seeking a Senior Specialist: Procurement (SA & Rwanda) to lead governance across procurement and third-party risk, ensuring ethical, transparent processes that deliver value for money across South Africa and Rwanda. You'll collaborate with Finance, Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology, and business teams to enable organisational success.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of procurement experience, and strong capabilities in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or related field.
• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• Experience in governance, strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, and risk-based procurement.
• Experience managing tender and sourcing processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Harambee's procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
• Oversee RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and tender governance.
• Manage supplier due diligence, third-party risk assessments, and supplier performance.
• Develop procurement plans and provide spend analysis and reporting.
• Strengthen procurement controls and support audit readiness.
• Provide procurement advisory support across South Africa and Rwanda.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and business teams to ensure compliant and effective procurement practices.

Skills

Governance expertise

Strategic sourcing

Supplier lifecycle management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Harambee as a Senior Specialist: Procurement (SA & Rwanda)!

Are you passionate about building ethical, transparent, and value-driven procurement practices that create organisational impact? Do you enjoy balancing governance, risk, commercial thinking, and stakeholder engagement while enabling teams to do their best work? If so, Harambee could be the place for you.

At Harambee, we're dedicated to solving youth unemployment through innovative partnerships, data-driven solutions, and systems change. Every role contributes to creating pathways to earning and learning opportunities for young people, and we believe in working collaboratively, courageously, and with purpose.

The Role

The Senior Specialist: Procurement (SA & Rwanda) provides leadership and governance oversight across Harambee's procurement and third-party risk environment in South Africa and Rwanda. You'll ensure procurement practices are ethical, transparent, compliant, and deliver value for money while strengthening supplier governance, risk management, and organisational accountability. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Technology, and the broader business, you'll help ensure procurement enables organisational success while maintaining the highest standards of governance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Harambee's procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
• Oversee RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and tender governance.
• Manage supplier due diligence, third-party risk assessments, and supplier performance.
• Develop procurement plans and provide spend analysis and reporting.
• Strengthen procurement controls and support audit readiness.
• Provide procurement advisory support across South Africa and Rwanda.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and business teams to ensure compliant and effective procurement practices.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a seasoned procurement professional who combines strong governance expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex organisation.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• Strong experience in procurement governance, strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, and risk-based procurement.
• Proven experience managing tender and sourcing processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-profit or donor-funded environment.
• Cross-jurisdictional procurement experience, particularly across African markets.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management, compliance, or audit environments.

Who You Are

• You have high levels of integrity and a strong commitment to ethical procurement.
• You can influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• You can navigate complex procurement decisions by applying sound judgement and governance principles in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving environments.
• You simplify complexity and provide practical, risk-aligned solutions.
• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused.
• You are passionate about contributing to Harambee's mission and impact.

Why Join Harambee

At Harambee, you'll find more than just a procurement role. You'll have the opportunity to shape the procurement and governance practices that enable our mission while contributing to work that creates real opportunities for young people. We are a purpose-driven organisation that combines innovation, collaboration, and high performance to tackle one of South Africa's most pressing challenges. Here, you'll work alongside passionate and talented colleagues, be trusted to take ownership, continuously grow your expertise, and contribute to meaningful change at scale. If you're looking for a role where purpose, impact, and professional growth come together, you'll find it at Harambee.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Harambee is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to contribute. We strongly encourage applications from people living with disabilities and are committed to providing an accessible and supportive recruitment process.