Procurement Specialist

**A little bit about us**:
We are a small, highly-skilled, flexible and client-driven SEO agency with our hearts in Cape Town and our clients based in the US, UK and Canada.

We're a remarkable team of driven, diligent and creative individuals. We passionately believe that businesses should ooze integrity, that work should be whole-heartedly enjoyable and that results should always be phenomenal

We are continuously working with truly exceptional clients while staying ahead of search engine developments for the betterment of our clients’ businesses. We like to pride ourselves on the fact that we have been at the forefront of search engine marketing craft almost since its inception.

We're excited for the future. Our fiercely world class company is expanding and we need people who love what they do, are always looking for better solutions and not afraid to take a few risks to make something absolutely great. If this sounds like you, then you are our sort of individual. Come and join the team of expert SEO Professionals in our Cape Town, South Africa office.

**Is this role right for you?**

Our Procurement function is responsible for the acquisition of goods, services and the development and management of commercial and contractual activities. We rely on this talented group of people for supply chain management, sourcing strategy, spend management and managing the procurement lifecycle through inception, tendering (if required), contract negotiation, delivery planning, execution, and closeouts across multiple geographic locations.

The Procurement Specialist will be involved in commercial and procurement activities that enable our businesses and key stakeholders to efficiently and effectively maximize the value they receive from suppliers and vendors to meet their objectives.

The Procurement Specialist will work with a team of procurement professionals in multiple regions who work closely with the business, suppliers, and vendors. The organization depends on this function and expects high-quality service.

**What you'll do**:

- Providing superior procurement services across the organization to support business objectives;
- Providing a highly professional and valued service in line with organizational policies and procurement best practices;
- Coordinating, executing and closing out of contracts and services agreements across multiple corporate entities and locations;
- Onboarding of new supplier relationships; maintaining and maximizing current relationships with suppliers;
- Analyzing costs and recommending improvements and opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings;
- Maintain close contact and management of key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and knowledge is shared through the organization with regard to all commercial and purchasing;
- Ensure that the administration of all purchasing and accounting requests are handled with exemplary attention to detail and within pre-defined timeframes;
- Establishing the best possible commercial and contractual terms for the business & its stakeholders.

**What you'll bring**:

- Comprehensive understanding and proven track record in delivering all aspects of the commercial procurement and purchasing lifecycle;
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities, and effectively make judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment;
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change;
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-office environment;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and verbal).

**And it will be great if you also bring**:

- Experience in Marketing Procurement;
- Experience with working in complex multi-country companies;
- Experience with Procurement Software;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related to knowledge in contracts and services agreements.

**What’s in it for you**:

- Equipment you need to thrive in your role.
- State of the art offices and workspace.
- Multiple team & company wide celebrations and team building activities throughout the year.
- We invest in our employees through various career development programs and training.
- 20 days’ annual leave.
- Full benefits from day 1 for you - Medical Aid and Pension fund. Life insurance.

**More about us**:
Our current obsession? _Creating an inclusive workplace community that encourages innovative thinking and supports meaningful growth._

Our superpower? _We don’t just hire top talent; we cultivate visionaries with entrepreneurial spirits and a ‘can-do’ attitude. We’re not just do-ers, we’re motivators, collaborators, and high performers who work hard, and play harder._

How do we conduct business? _We put our people and culture above everything. We’re collaborators who are dedicated to the success and enrichment of our employees, and understand the importance of disconnecting, and balancing work with our personal_ lives.