Job Description

Your talent and positive mental attitude mean you can deliver on the following responsibilities as Procurement Specialist: This role directly supports the Procurement Strategy by driving cost efficiency, improving supplier performance, enhancing compliance, and supporting digital transformation in procurement categories.

• Analyse spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
• Assist with driving the procurement policies and procedures.
• Track contract renewals, expirations, and performance clauses.
• Proactively scheduling contract renewals.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance (KPIs), create KPIs where needed.
• Streamline procurement processes for categories.
• Support implementation of procurement systems (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing tools).
• Work closely with internal departments to understand needs.
• Resolve discrepancies between orders and invoices.
• Support the Procurement Intern with supplier onboarding where required.
• Look for opportunities to automate to make the procurement process more efficient
• Support the Procurement Manager in administrative part of tenders (booking of meetings, analysis, etc.)
• Reporting on B-BBEE and the tracking thereof.
• Manage RFIs & RFQs from start to end.
• Drive cost savings for tactical spend.
• Provide support/training to users of procurement systems.
• Identify suppliers and maintain good relationships with the internal stakeholders & suppliers

• 5+ years in a similar role
• Relevant Procurement Qualification (CIPS Level 4/5 would be advantageous)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Knowledge of procurement systems and ERP tools
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Any staff member working with a school is required to have a sexual offender's clearance certificate

Skills Required