452 Procurement Analysis jobs in South Africa

Overview

• Head: Strategic Sourcing
• Operating Division: TPT POD Corporate H/O
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Department: TPT, Supply Chain Management, DUR
• Location: Durban
• Reporting To: Chief Procurement Officer
• Grade: C
• Reference: req3354

Closing date: 30/09/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Lead the TPT Head Office Strategic Sourcing department, across all areas of spend within designated portfolio with the goal of securing short-, medium- and long-term supply of strategic commodities, achieving significant initial cost reductions, with year-on-year productivity improvement in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining product quality and vendor service levels. Develops and implements sourcing strategies to improve the efficiency of all strategic sourcing procurement events, demand management to contract management and close-out, while reducing the total cost. To improve procurement governance and compliance, operational efficiency, costs savings and reputation management.

• Implement strategic sourcing strategies and processes to deliver commercial outcomes for Transnet Port Terminals: formulating sourcing strategies to ensure successful implementation; support continuous improvement by seeking out efficient business solutions to improve processes in support of overall business strategy and direction; identify potential bottlenecks in strategic sourcing and formulate plans to manage potential risks; conduct training and awareness sessions in all applicable internal and external policies, regulations and laws that impact on strategic sourcing and monitor and report on breaches and submit and implement recovery plans.
• Manage service delivery in strategic sourcing: ensure optimal execution of procurement events and timely delivery of required services; facilitate proper demand management and forecasting to ensure security of supply; work with Governance, Legal, Risk Management, Finance and all regions to expedite service delivery; develop metrics on the number of strategic sourcing projects delivered, lead time, and lessons learned; participate in innovation and research of emerging trends to inform process re-engineering.
• Support the Senior Sourcing Managers in developing sourcing strategies to standardize and streamline the strategic sourcing process for their categories; interact at a strategic level with General Managers, Regional Managing Executives, iSCM Council, etc.; oversee all Strategic Sourcing activities for the Head Office and support Regional Heads of Supply Chain Management in executing their sourcing strategies.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships: build partnerships with key stakeholders for business value or service enhancement; ensure implementation of supplier development and B-BBEE objectives; interact with Group Executives and other senior stakeholders; manage supplier interactions and resolve disputes; negotiate and confirm Service Levels and KPIs; standardize strategic sourcing projects across the business.
• Management of supplier relations: develop and implement a contract management plan for TPT’s strategic suppliers; maintain close relations with strategic suppliers; ensure timely resolution of supplier disputes; ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations; monitor reputational risks and supply risks; take proactive steps to ensure security of supply.
• Monitor strategic sourcing performance: monitor achievement of strategic sourcing objectives and formulate corrective actions as needed; report on targets monthly, quarterly and annually; coordinate annual target setting and KPI reporting; ensure adherence to SCM processes to minimise irregular or wasteful expenditure and enforce consequence management where required.
• Contract management and close-out: develop, implement and maintain sound contract management to ensure timely service delivery; address contract management issues before they escalate; implement corrective action for underperforming suppliers; perform proper contract close-out for all strategic sourcing contracts.

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification in Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Logistics and Operations Management or Supply Chain Management; Post-Graduate qualifications would be an added advantage.
• 10 years’ experience within supply chain management; 5 years at a senior management level.
• Trust and honesty in handling finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19; willingness to undergo Lifestyle Audit and State Security Agency (SSA) Vetting.
• Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7); 12 years relevant experience with at least 8 years at managerial level or specialist experience.
• Standard Job Requirements: Driver’s license code 08; willing to work extended hours; willingness to travel extensively locally and potentially internationally.

• Supply Chain Management Competencies
• Forecasting and Demand Management
• Category Management
• Market & Spend Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Advanced Negotiation Skills
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Development
• Contract Management
• Inventory Management
• Procure to Pay Process

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Role Summary
The main responsibility of the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is to ensure the procurement of segment specific products and services, contributing to Scania´s performance by continuously improving the Technology, Quality, Delivery and Cost focusing on Sustainability (TQDCS). This is achieved by conducting activities based on Procurement Area and segment strategies and aligned with Market Plan.
Job Responsibilities

• Work according to the Local Procurement Process and overall objectives and follow Global Purchasing Strategic Plan, Sourcing Process – Blue Arrow, Procurement 2000
• Follow the Global Purchasing Strategic Plan as well as the BU market plan by actively engaging in commercial activities.
• Support and contribute towards achieving all KPI's decided in the Purchasing Market Plan
• Implement and follow up activities decided in the Purchasing Market Plan
• Implement and develop a preferred Supplier base
• Support the implementation of Contracts
• Initiate need for new Contracts
• Challenge corporate solutions in coordination with responsible Global Purchaser
• Reduce the total cost for Scania
• Responsibility for - the agreed Quality is delivered - that the supplier meets the agreed lead time and capacity - that Cost targets are achieved
• Update and maintain commercial activities information in the Global reporting file necessary to manage and control the Blue Arrow Process
• Support and control the internal customer in the purchasing process and guide towards preferred supplier
• Coordinate BU Procurement Area Activities into the Local Procurement Team
• Make necessary decisions to accomplish the mission in accordance with decisions made at management meetings, laws, regulations and other established guidelines
• Conclude commercial agreements with suppliers within approved investment and approved cost of the product/service
• To execute decided strategies and supplier structure within a concerned responsibility
• Within area of responsibility minimise risk for working environment, harm caused by one's environment or quality deviations

Education and Experience required:

• Matric, plus relevant purchasing tertiary qualification
• Minimum 7 years' experience of strategic sourcing and purchasing
• Experience of cooperation with internal customers and demand management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good cooperation ability and understanding of local business culture
• Good English skills, both written and spoken
• Good communication- and coordination skills
• Strong planning and analytical skills with focus on details - Good command of MS Office package
• Open-minded, proactive and well organized
• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Problem solver, not afraid of tackling difficulties
• Customer, quality and goal-oriented

Integrity & Compliance:

All applications will be treated with full confidentially and will only be made available to the people involved in the recruitment process.

Description
BankservAfrica form part of the South African National Payments System and are a trusted partner of the financial industry, including banking institutions, and therefore require that employees adhere to unwavering standards of honesty and transparency in performing their duties.

PURPOSE

The primary objective of this role is to ensure efficient, effective, and uniform processes for the procurement of Information, Communication and Technology products and services within the BankservAfrica. To establish a sustainable and systematic approach to strategic procurement, while overseeing the procurement cycle. Plan, direct and coordinate the purchase of products and services as well as proactively support BankservAfrica to drive ongoing standardization.

To provide advice and support in the development and implementation of procurement planning and associated service delivery processes, methods, and techniques, enabling the procurement of products and or services in the CIO Department

You will engage with the following stakeholders:

• Business owners, product development and ICT;
• Project teams
• Human Capital
• Procurement, Finance operations; and
• Legal, risk and compliance
• Customers and Suppliers
• Shareholders
• Executive Team

Your key responsibilities include:

Category Management:

• Develop commodity strategies, category plans and commercial solutions aligned to "best in class" business drivers for delivering specific components

thereof

• Develop a fact-base to appropriately understand market analytics and category dynamics, these include Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, comparative

analysis, spend analysis, trend analysis, risk analysis, benchmarking etc

• Develop comprehensive business cases in order to support strategies for approval by senior stakeholders such as Head of IT
• Work with identified business area to embed and ensure compliance to the Group Procurement Policies. Assist Sourcing Manager in delivery of commercial and

contractual elements through commercial negotiations, leading to awarding contracts

• Ensure all financial, risk, strategic and commercial considerations are optimised using due diligence checks, best in class strategies and general market

knowledge

Benefits Realisation:

• Ensure sustainable savings by identifying opportunities and delivering benefits against all targets through effective cost reduction, cost avoidance and

revenue generation opportunities Introduce Value Add and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that will contribute to savings and maximize value

• Report on performance against targets for benefits realization by extraction of data through MI
• Devise methods to optimize processes and eradicate waste to drive value throughout the supply chain. Introduce innovation that will add strategic benefit

through mutual relationships and synergies by working with the internal customer (business units) and third-party suppliers

Contract Management:

• Delivery of effective contract management will include -

• Service delivery management: ensuring that the service is being delivered as agreed to the required level of performance and quality by working timeously

and to agreed deadlines. Create and maintain relationship to keep business engagements cordial. Optimise the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the

service or relationship described in the contracts, by balancing costs against risks and actively managing the contractual relationship

• Transactional Integrity: Ensure transactional integrity is adhered to for each step in the P2P process and all transactions are in line with company

compliance and policies by reviewing the monthly reporting and working with the allocated business units. Ensure that all contractual information is

loaded onto SAGE (Procurement Platform) for each deal that is completed prior to benefit sign off, as per the agreed Sourcing Process (sign off will not

occur unless this is done). Address all enquires to add resolution related to supplier payments and invoicing

Stakeholder Management:

• To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by interpreting and influencing both the external and internal environments and by

creating positive relationships with stakeholders through the appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives

• Positioning stakeholders according to the level of influence, impact, or enhancement they may provide to the business or it's projects
• Recognize and acknowledge stakeholder's needs, concerns, wants, authority, common relationships, interfaces and align this information with the overall

delivery strategy

• Ensure communication standards are transparent, honest, and open with stakeholders
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure that all governance and compliance related requirements are adhered to from company and statutory perspectives as

requested and reported by the Compliance team throughout the year. Ensure that all targets against governance and compliance are met and maintained by

reviewing the monthly reporting and working with the allocated business units. Complete all training requirements in order to understand requirements

against governance and compliance

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage and maintain good stakeholder relationships
• Understand customer needs and supplier contribution and utilize to drive optimal operational results

BBBEE:

• Achieve all targets related to BBBEE and transformation through due consideration in the processes of procuring products and services where required
• Ensure procurement compliance with BEE objectives Create and set BEE targets to develop, implement and manage BEE policies, procedures, and initiatives in

line with legislative and compliance requirements (e.g., the DTI Construction Sector Codes, Employment Equity Act, in respect of the Group BEE ownership,

Socio Economic Development as well as Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development commitments)

• To manage and develop Group Supplier Development programs were required
• Partner with the business units to manage and develop skills development strategies to ensure the appropriate spend is focused in the right category and

spend areas

Compliance and Risk:

• Policies and procedures: Develop, amend and implement relevant policies and procedures
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant policies & procedures, regulation and legislation
• Risk: Ensure risks are reported on and mitigated

People Management:

• People Processes: Manage employees through the employee lifecycle including, recruit, manage performance and reward
• People Development: Build a high-performance team through regular individual and team engagement sessions. Identify talent, coach, and develop to ensure

talent retention

Qualifications / Knowledge

• BCom degree or equivalent certification related to Procurement, Supply Chain or Purchasing and Supply
• 7-10 years in a Sourcing environment with focus on the following ICT categories: Architecture, Networks, Cloud, Fin-OPS, Infrastructure, Applications, IT

Professional Services, Modernisation, Managed Services

• Proven track record of delivery and achievements in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management. The

individual must be able to undertake Category Planning resulting in a Category Strategy, have strong negotiation experience in the ICT category, and good

skills in managing such relationships with ICT service providers.

• CIPS qualification
• Experience in financial services industry or ICT
• International technology related sourcing, contract and supplier management experience

Experience

• A minimum of 7-10 years' relevant experience in the ICT / Financial Services Sector
• A minimum of 7 years' financial services experience

Knowledge & Skills

• To provide advice and support in the development and implementation of procurement planning and associated service delivery processes, methods, and

techniques, enabling the procurement of company goods and or services in compliance with org. policy fo: IT Architecture, IT Applications, IT

Professional Services, Managed Services, Telecoms and Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Modernisation, Managed Services

• Managing complex sourcing events for Architecture, Networks, Cloud, Fin-OPS, Infrastructure, Applications, IT Professional Services, Modernisation,
• Detailed knowledge of the characteristics of : IT Architecture, IT Applications, IT Professional Services, Managed Services, Telecoms and Network

Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Modernisation and Managed Services

• Experience in authoring, administering, negotiating, initiating, and terminating contracts with regards to IT suppliers
• Knowledge of IT strategies and industry trends
• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and project/deal control
• Experience handling large IT commercial procurement deals.
• Provide analysis, guidance, and assistance on a variety of technologies and IT categories
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills
• Customer focused
• Intermediate knowledge is required a of all Microsoft desktop applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job title: Category Lead: Operations

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Division: Procurement Division

Department: Financial Services Department

Salary: R700k - R900k p/a

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in commerce or supply chain management, or an equivalent qualification; and
2. Minimum of five to eight years' experience in a procurement or supply chain management environment, of which two to three of those years are related to strategic/complex sourcing.
3. CIPS would be added advantage

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to secure sources of supply and to manage the complex sourcing of operations-related goods and services, including legal, financial advisory, training and other types of consultancy services.

Looking to appoint a candidate with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and tender management processes.

Detailed description

Define own work plan and deliverables, with guidance from the Category Lead.

Source operations-related goods and services in adherence to the Procurement Policy and relevant legislation, including the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003.

Source operations-related goods and services, including but not limited to, market research, the preparation of requests for tender/proposal/quotation/information, the evaluation of bids, commercial negotiations, recommendations for supplier awarding, as well as the preparation and presentation of submissions to relevant committees.

Manage the entire value chain of requisitioning, including the contracting cycle.

Collate and analyse spend data for the execution of operations category management initiatives and the provision of management information.

Keep abreast of developments in procurement to ensure best practices.

Keep abreast of technological advancements and their effect on the costs of the goods and services to be procured.

Perform spend analyses and formulate category strategies that will lead to benefits (cost reduction or cost avoidance) without causing supply risks.

Ensure that the contracts are commercially sound.

Purpose of the role

The Supply Chain Admin Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the supply chain team. The role ensures accurate documentation, effective communication with stakeholders, and smooth coordination of supply chain processes, contributing to efficiency and compliance in daily operations.

Main responsibilities

? Maintain and update supply chain records, files, and databases accurately.

? Process delivery notes, invoices, and other supply chain documentation.

? Assist in inbound planning for supplier delivery

? Assist in monitoring stock levels and inventory movement, highlighting discrepancies.

? Support supplier and customer communication, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.

? Capture and reconcile data for reporting purposes (stock, orders, deliveries, invoices).

? Coordinate with warehouses, transport, and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless process flows.

? Assist with preparation of supply chain reports and performance metrics.

? Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

? Provide general administrative support to the supply chain department.

The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes:

? Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent; a diploma/certificate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Administration will be advantageous.

? Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably in supply chain/logistics.

? Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of ERP systems is an advantage.

? Strong organizational and time-management skills.

? Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

? Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

? Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

? Administrative efficiency and accuracy.

? Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

? Teamwork and collaboration.

? Accountability and reliability.

? Customer service orientation.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Supply Chain Coordinator at a respectable company in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements :

• BCom in Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in end-to-end Supply Chain Coordination within a Chemical / Pharmaceutical environment
• Purchasing, stock management and planning experience will be beneficial

Supply Chain Coordinator • Port Elizabeth, ZA

Overview

Senior Supply Chain Planner - Alrode - R 50 000 ctc

Minimum 5 years supply chain experience

Ability to work alone and under pressure in a FMCG environment

Own transport is not negotiable

• Responsible for all short term planning as well as various supply chain duties
• Confirming and tracking of import orders
• Packaging purchases
• Planning reports, WBR reports, various daily feedback reports

• Grade 12 relevant degree is essential
• Sound MS Office knowledge
• Knowledge of Great Plains system would be an added advantage

• Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain
• Ability to work alone and under pressure in a FMCG environment
• Packaging purchases and import order management experience

R 50 000 ctc

• General Services
• Accountancy
• AXA
• Crystal Report
• Fireworks
• Chemical Engineering

Overview

Join a dynamic US-based e-commerce company as an Accountant with a strong focus on Supply Chain and Logistics.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing the financial aspects of a fast-paced import and shipping business, with emphasis on global trade, shipping operations, tariffs and customs, foreign exchange, and inventory and warehousing.

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Risk Management and Compliance (Tax regulations)

If you’re detail-oriented, commercially savvy, and passionate about optimizing financial processes within the supply chain, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5 years’ experience in an Accounting role
• Experience working in imports, shipping or e-commerce sectors
• Strong Excel and QuickBooks experience
• Exposure working in US based organizations will be advantageous
• Must be able to work US CST hours (3:30pm to 12:30am SA Time)

Apply now!

Overview

Join a dynamic US-based e-commerce company as an Accountant with a strong focus on Supply Chain and Logistics.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing the financial aspects of a fast-paced import and shipping business, with emphasis on global trade, shipping operations, tariffs and customs, foreign exchange, and inventory and warehousing.

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Risk Management and Compliance (Tax regulations)

If you’re detail-oriented, commercially savvy, and passionate about optimizing financial processes within the supply chain, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5 years’ experience in an Accounting role
• Experience working in imports, shipping or e-commerce sectors
• Strong Excel and QuickBooks experience
• Exposure working in US based organizations will be advantageous
• Must be able to work US CST hours (3:30pm to 12:30am SA Time)

Apply now!