Strategic Tech Procurement Lead — Hybrid

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a specialized Procurement Specialist for sourcing, procuring, and managing a wide range of technical equipment and services for projects. You will develop strategic sourcing plans, negotiate complex contracts with technology vendors, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality equipment.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical aptitude, exceptional negotiation skills, and 4–6 years of procurement experience in technology or engineering, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, supply chain management, business administration, or a related technical field.
• 4-6 years of procurement experience focusing on technical equipment or IT hardware.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and procure technical equipment, components, and related services according to project requirements and specs.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs with technology vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for specialized equipment categories.
• Conduct market research and analysis of technology trends, vendor capabilities, and pricing structures.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee purchase order management, expediting, and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and project management teams to align procurement with technical needs.
• Manage inventory for technical equipment, ensuring availability while controlling costs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value enhancement through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Contract management

Education

Engineering/CS/SCM/BA degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a specialized Procurement Specialist for sourcing, procuring, and managing a wide range of technical equipment and services for projects. You will develop strategic sourcing plans, negotiate complex contracts with technology vendors, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality equipment.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical aptitude, exceptional negotiation skills, and 4–6 years of procurement experience in technology or engineering, with hybrid work