Senior Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our on-site procurement hub in Randburg. You will lead complex sourcing projects, manage strategic supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across categories.

The role requires mentoring junior staff and implementing sophisticated procurement strategies to improve efficiency, compliance, and overall procurement performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record in leading major sourcing initiatives and achieving substantial cost savings.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sourcing and tendering processes for high-value goods and services.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain resilience.
• Manage and nurture relationships with key strategic suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and identify emerging trends and risks within relevant industries.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff, fostering professional development and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

CIPS qualification desirable

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join their procurement hub in Randburg . This integral on-site role involves leading complex sourcing projects, managing strategic supplier relationships, and driving significant cost savings across various spend categories. You will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated procurement strategies, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to take on significant responsibility and contribute to the strategic direction of the company's purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex sourcing and tendering processes for high-value goods and services.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain resilience.
• Manage and nurture relationships with key strategic suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and identify emerging trends and risks within relevant industries.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff, fostering professional development and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success in leading major sourcing initiatives and achieving substantial cost savings.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline; CIPS qualification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with excellent performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives within a dynamic procurement team.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement fund contributions and other benefits.
• A supportive and professional work environment focused on continuous improvement.