Upington Agricultural Procurement Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage sourcing, negotiations, and purchasing of farm inputs, equipment, and services to support cooperative members.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 3+ years in procurement within agriculture, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills and proficiency in Excel. ERP familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural inputs, equipment, and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, and machinery parts.
• Negotiate favorable prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and select vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance monitoring.
• Ensure timely delivery of all procured goods and services.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Monitor inventory levels of key agricultural supplies.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on market trends and best practices in agricultural procurement.
• Collaborate with cooperative members and management to understand procurement needs.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Procurement Officer for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will manage sourcing, negotiations, and purchasing of farm inputs, equipment, and services to support cooperative members.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 3+ years in procurement within agriculture, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills and proficiency in Excel. ERP familiarity is a plus.