Procurement Specialist: Ensuring Efficient Supply Chain Management

2 days ago


Brits, North-West, South Africa Execustaff Recruiting Services Full time

**Job Summary**

Execustaff Recruiting Services is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans that drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships.

**About the Role**

The Procurement Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and negotiate contracts with suppliers. This role requires a strong understanding of purchasing principles, contract management, and supply chain operations.

**Responsibilities**

  • Develops and implements strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings and improve supplier relationships
  • Reviews and processes purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment
  • Maintains records of goods ordered and received, tracking inventory levels and discrepancies
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers, building and maintaining strong relationships
  • Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts, evaluating their quality, timeliness, and price
  • Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders, coordinating with managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs
  • Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise, staying current with purchasing technology trends and overseeing implementation as necessary
  • Develops and maintains all policies and procedures relating to inventory, tendering, and purchasing
  • Vetting requisitions, raising and placing purchase orders, and maintaining the ERP database
  • Assists in the formulation of departmental budget/forecast and ensures that budgeted levels of costs are not exceeded, identifying opportunities for cost savings and implementing corrective actions

**Requirements**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A tertiary qualification in Purchasing/Inventory Management or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing or procurement, with a strong understanding of purchasing principles and contract management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions
  • Proficiency in using software applications, such as Syspro, to manage procurement processes and track inventory

**What We Offer**

We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement fund, and annual leave.



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