Supply Chain-/ Procurement Coordinator - Manufacturing

People Dimension; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Johannesburg seeks a Procurement Specialist to oversee end-to-end procurement processes, manage supplier performance, and maintain inventory control. The ideal candidate has 2 to 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, holds a relevant degree, and possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills. This role is critical for aligning supply with manufacturing schedules and optimizing costs.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes.
• Manage supplier performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate inventory control.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee end?to?end procurement processes: supplier sourcing, evaluation, RFQs/RFPs, price negotiation, contract execution, and PO issuance.
• Manage supplier performance metrics: delivery reliability, quality compliance, cost benchmarking; conduct corrective action as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory control and coordinate with production and logistics units to align supply with manufacturing schedules.
• Build and maintain key vendor relationships to ensure alignment on cost, quality, lead-time, and contract terms.
• Develop and manage cost?saving initiatives, monitor spend trends, and report procurement performance.
• Coordinate logistics and inbound delivery planning in conjunction with operations or warehouse teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Management, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing—preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supplier negotiation, contract management, and purchase order systems. Familiarity with ERP or materials management systems is advantageous.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills—comfortable using Excel (e.g., cost?analysis, spend dashboards, inventory tracking)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building capabilities. Comfortable coordinating across cross-functional teams