Strategic Industrial Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Medical aid

Life assurance

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a manufacturing client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and drive cost-saving strategies within a busy industrial supply chain.

The role requires a degree in SCM or a related field, 3–5 years of procurement experience, ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle), and strong analytical and communication skills to work onsite with production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for industrial raw materials, machinery parts, and consumables.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions to achieve cost savings.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Process purchase requisitions and orders accurately and promptly.
• Maintain procurement records and update supplier database.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with logistics for uninterrupted supply.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand material requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Tools

ERP SAP

ERP Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a manufacturing client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, manage contracts, and drive cost-saving strategies within a busy industrial supply chain.

The role requires a degree in SCM or a related field, 3–5 years of procurement experience, ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle), and strong analytical and communication skills to work onsite with production and engineering teams.