Procurement Specialist - 24-Month Contract

Role Overview

Four Procurement Specialists are required for a 24-month contract with a major state-owned client, with positions in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State. The role is full-time at the client's offices and includes coaching and upskilling client procurement staff.

Responsibilities

• Determine procurement strategy and select the appropriate sourcing mechanism.
• Gather end-user requirements, compile spend analysis, and identify opportunities for consolidated contracts.
• Compile tender documents, issue enquiries, and source a suitable supply base.
• Coordinate tender evaluations across financial, legal, technical, and commercial dimensions.
• Develop negotiation strategies, lead negotiations, and conclude agreements within mandate.
• Establish and administer contracts and purchase orders, including modifications and deviations.
• Load concluded contracts and purchase orders in SAP Materials Management.
• Identify and manage financial and contractual risk.
• Act as the contact between the client and suppliers and resolve contractual and payment queries.
• Record savings realised and report on procurement performance.
• Transfer procurement skills to client personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or a diploma or related bachelor's-level qualification in Logistics, Purchasing, or Commerce.
• Proficiency in the NEC suite of contracts.
• SAP Materials Management experience creating contracts and purchase orders.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Solid end-to-end procurement experience in a large corporate or state-owned-enterprise environment.
• Resident in KwaZulu-Natal or Free State and able to commute daily; no travel, accommodation, or relocation costs are payable.