Strategic Agricultural Procurement Lead - Bloemfontein

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Procurement Specialist to source raw materials for our agricultural processing client. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong relationships with farmers and suppliers to ensure quality and continuity.

You will monitor market trends, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams. A degree in SCM or related field and 4–6 years of procurement experience in agriculture or food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of procurement experience, specifically sourcing raw materials in agriculture/food processing.
• Strong understanding of agricultural commodity markets and procurement in this sector.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret market data.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key raw material categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and farmers, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and secure supply.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and global supply/demand dynamics.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, quality standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and logistics to meet material requirements.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and market outlook.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials with operations.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

BSc in SCM

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Procurement Specialist to source raw materials for our agricultural processing client. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong relationships with farmers and suppliers to ensure quality and continuity.

You will monitor market trends, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams. A degree in SCM or related field and 4–6 years of procurement experience in agriculture or food