Supplier Development Officer (Durban West)

Safal Steel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel company in Durban is seeking a Supplier Development Officer. This role involves coordinating supplier development activities, designing audit strategies, negotiating contracts, and analyzing market trends to enhance procurement efficiency. Candidates should have a BCOM in Procurement/Supply Chain and at least 10 years of general work experience, with 5 years in a relevant position. Strong English communication skills are necessary, and the position may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 10 years of general work experience required.
• 5 years of experience specific to procurement or supply chain roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier development activities with management.
• Design and implement supplier audit strategies.
• Select and maintain relations with vendors.
• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries.
• Study market trends affecting procurement.

Skills

Strong command of spoken and written English

Ability to negotiate contracts

Supplier evaluation and performance review

Market trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BCOM in Procurement / Supply Chain or Equivalent

Job description

Job title: Supplier Development Officer (Durban West)

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: December 20, 2025

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Procurement

• Coordinate supplier development activities with Supply Chain Manager, Procurement manager, Group Procurement Head and other Procurement Managers in order to generate maximum synergy for the company.
• Design, implement and carry our cross functional supplier audit strategies in line with BU requirements.
• Liaise with BU department heads on their supplier development requirements, assuring quick and efficient turn around.
• Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews and ongoing audits.
• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favorable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations.
• Ensure that company procurement procedures are fully and transparently followed at all times.
• Secure material availability by minimizing single sourcing risks.
• Study market trends on pricing, alternative sources of materials, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly.

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements.
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics.
• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP).
• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies.
• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place.
• Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department.
• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies / procedures and action plans.
• Collaborate with Planning managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance.
• Ensure the safeguarding and security of Company assets.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Office bound / on-site / May be required to travel.
• The company may choose to relocate to branches or other sister offices as and when needed.
• Participate in Job interviews for departmental recruits.
• A strong command of spoken and written English (the business language of the Safal Group).

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: BCOM in Procurement / Supply Chain or Equivalent.
• General work experience (years): 10 Years.
• Specific to the position (level / discipline / years): 5 Years.
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs.