Strategic Procurement Specialist — Sourcing & Savings

Samancor; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor is seeking a procurement-focused professional to ensure optimal sourcing and timely availability of quality goods and services across the Chrome business unit. The role emphasizes risk assessment, supplier management, and adherence to internal controls within a dynamic procurement environment.

The successful candidate will handle daily buying, tender execution, and invoice query support while driving savings and process improvements in line with Samancor Chrome Systems.

Qualifications

• Required training as per training matrix
• Knowledge: Demonstrate and apply an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment.
• Optimal procurement for the respective plant areas
• Negotiate terms and conditions.
• Execution and adjudication of tenders and site meetings
• Daily buying
• Expediting of open orders and RFQ’s
• Maintain and enforce internal control and procurement procedures.
• Assist Accounts Payable Department with Invoice Queries
• Obtain savings through the procurement process.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Samancor Chrome Systems

Tools

SAP

Coupa

IMS

LMS

EBMS

Chromedoc

Job description

Samancor is seeking a procurement-focused professional to ensure optimal sourcing and timely availability of quality goods and services across the Chrome business unit. The role emphasizes risk assessment, supplier management, and adherence to internal controls within a dynamic procurement environment.

The successful candidate will handle daily buying, tender execution, and invoice query support while driving savings and process improvements in line with Samancor Chrome Systems.