Strategic Procurement Lead – Direct Materials (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24, a prominent firm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a diligent Procurement Officer to lead direct materials procurement for production. You will drive supplier selection, terms negotiation, and SLA management while collaborating with production and engineering to forecast needs and improve cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in procurement within manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end direct materials procurement; vet suppliers; negotiate terms; monitor performance; manage SLAs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

MS Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24, a prominent firm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a diligent Procurement Officer to lead direct materials procurement for production. You will drive supplier selection, terms negotiation, and SLA management while collaborating with production and engineering to forecast needs and improve cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in procurement within manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and ERP experience.