Strategic Procurement Specialist

BDO South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO South Africa is looking for a Procurement Specialist to assist in drafting effective procurement strategies and managing supplier operations. The role includes supplier engagement and adherence to procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bcom degree, 3-5 years of procurement experience, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position is essential for maintaining relationships with vendors while ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Group Services Procurement experience or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Knowledge of procurement and financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in drafting procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement policies.
• Perform analysis on commodity spend and provide insights.
• Ensure savings are tracked and reported accurately.
• Engage suppliers to adhere to procurement standards.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation tactics

Project Management

Financial knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bcom-Degree/Diploma in Procurement or Commerce

MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS

Tools

ERP platforms

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

BDO South Africa is looking for a Procurement Specialist to assist in drafting effective procurement strategies and managing supplier operations. The role includes supplier engagement and adherence to procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bcom degree, 3-5 years of procurement experience, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position is essential for maintaining relationships with vendors while ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.