Strategic Procurement Specialist (Industrial Materials)

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and provident fund

Professional development and skills

Collaborative and dynamic environment

Exposure to significant industrial采购项目

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing of raw materials, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-efficiency and continuity. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, place orders, and monitor performance to support operational goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems, delivering cost-saving initiatives while maintaining ethical standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and supply chain concepts.
• Proficiency with procurement software or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder liaison abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in SCM/Business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate terms to achieve cost-effective pricing and contracts.
• Process requisitions and ensure timely purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery or quality issues.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier interactions.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and pricing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Assist in cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Contribute to ongoing procurement process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Supply chain management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing of raw materials, equipment, and services, ensuring cost-efficiency and continuity. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, place orders, and monitor performance to support operational goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems, delivering cost-saving initiatives while maintaining ethical standards and compliance.