Senior Procurement Specialist, Indirect Procurement

World Kinect Corporation; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage subscriptions and support indirect procurement categories. The ideal candidate will ensure timely contract renewals, drive sourcing excellence, and maintain compliance with procurement policies. With a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and remote flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Remote flexibility

Opportunity for career growth

Work with a global team

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycles: renewals, amendments, and terminations for subscription services.
• Drive sourcing activities across multiple categories using RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Execute data-driven negotiation strategies and evaluate supplier risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align requirements and KPIs.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking for strategic decisions.
• Develop cost models, perform spend analysis, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Support SOX compliance and assist with audits.
• Utilize Oracle Fusion for P2P processes and resolve invoice issues.
• Lead continuous process improvements using automation and new technologies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Market research

Data analysis

Oracle ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage Subscriptions (non-IT) and support other indirect procurement categories. This role is critical for ensuring timely contract renewals, driving sourcing excellence, and maintaining compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycles: renewals, amendments, and terminations for subscription services.
• Drive sourcing activities across multiple categories using RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Execute data-driven negotiation strategies and evaluate supplier risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align requirements and KPIs.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking for strategic decisions.
• Develop cost models, perform spend analysis, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Support SOX compliance and assist with audits.
• Utilize Oracle Fusion for P2P processes and resolve invoice issues.
• Lead continuous process improvements using automation and new technologies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• 1–3 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Remote flexibility with a Johannesburg base.
• Opportunity to grow into complex sourcing responsibilities.
• Work with a global team driving innovation and efficiency.

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World Fuel Services Europe, Ltd.