Job title : Procurement Specialist
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 16, 2025
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Procurement Specialist
Description
Assist with effective sourcing strategies to optimise procurement processes and improve efficiency;Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by procuring only from QA-approved vendors, safeguarding organisational interests;Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers in collaboration with the procurement team, facilitating audits and credit applications through the Finance Department;Enhance procurement agility by streamlining processes and improving response times;Maintain accurate procurement documentation, ensuring all relevant records are uploaded to the designated Procurement Drive / s for audit purposes;Monitor procurement spending to identify cost savings and support data-driven decision-making;Conduct financial assessments of supplier expenditures for reporting purposes to the line Manager;Keep abreast of industry developments and market trends relevant to procurement activities;Collaborate with management to enhance procurement systems, improving productivity and information flow to internal customers;Support supplier assessment, risk mitigation, development, and relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders;Track and report key functional metrics to optimise procurement performance and reduce expenses;Monitor backorders in ERP systems to ensure on-time and in-full deliveries;Manage open requisitions and open orders on the ERP system, ensuring timely closure to reduce financial impact;Minimise GRV suspense by ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, including reviewing and approving them in coordination with Procurement, Warehousing, and Finance teams;Verify employees' clocking times, overtime requests, and completion of overtime forms, and ensure leave submissions are accurate for management approval;Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, safety, and procedural obligations;Assist with the procurement and replacement of stock items as well as ad-hoc commodities and services;Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;Ensure procurement activities align with company specifications and operational requirements.Requirements
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);Diploma / Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field (Essential);Minimum 5 years' procurement experience (Essential);Experience in aviation procurement (Advantageous);Willing to work overtime and standby;Knowledge of Procurement best practices and sourcing strategies;Understanding of commercial shipping, INCO terms, and regulatory compliance;ERP procurement systems (e.g. TRAX, Qlikview);Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);Good negotiations and networking skills;Critical thinking and problem-solving skill;Telephone and email etiquette;Excellent attention to detail;Deadline driven;Good interpersonal skills.Personal AttributesProfessional;High integrity;Proactive;Positive;System and process driven;Confidentiality;Immaculate time keeping.Application guideline :
Email applications will not be accepted;Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Closing Date : October 22, 2025
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