Strategic Procurement Controller | Hybrid, Cost & Compliance

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Procurement Controller to join our finance and procurement team in a hybrid role. You will oversee procurement processes, audit spend, ensure compliance, and drive cost control from a financial perspective.

You will collaborate with procurement and finance to analyze spend, manage supplier contracts, prepare regular reports, and implement internal controls to safeguard financial integrity across all procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in procurement control, financial analysis, or auditing within procurement.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, budgeting and cost management.
• Analytical mind with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with ERP software and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze company expenditure to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and legislation in procurement.
• Review and validate supplier contracts, pricing, and invoices for accuracy.
• Develop and implement internal controls for procurement-related financial transactions.
• Collaborate with procurement to support strategic sourcing and supplier performance.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement spend, savings, and compliance.

Skills

Procurement controls

Financial analysis

Auditing

Budgeting

ERP & Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting/SCM degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Procurement Controller to join our finance and procurement team in a hybrid role. You will oversee procurement processes, audit spend, ensure compliance, and drive cost control from a financial perspective.

You will collaborate with procurement and finance to analyze spend, manage supplier contracts, prepare regular reports, and implement internal controls to safeguard financial integrity across all procurement activities.