139 Procurement Lead jobs in South Africa

Key responsibilities

• Establish branch and company stock requirements using SAP and requisitions received.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms and discount terms with suppliers thereby ensuring cost effective supply.

• Ensure effective communication is maintained between suppliers and the company.

• Monitor and analyze trends and economic conditions to anticipate product trends and thereby determine when the best time to buy would be and from which region/area.

• Prepare and maintain strategic Category Plans for the Key Categories of the Business.

• Build relationships and work closely with suppliers to obtain the best product and price.

• Communicate supplier and product information to senior management so effective purchasing decisions can be made.

• Select, Order and purchase at the most favourable price and product consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.

• Capture and amend purchase orders and send through to suppliers.

• Obtain order confirmation from Suppliers.

• Ensure supporting documentation for the products sold is obtained from suppliers e.g. kosher, halaal certificates.

• Request samples, brochures and supporting documentation from Suppliers

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to think independently.

• Good negotiation skills and persuasion abilities

• Good understanding of finances and Working Capital.

• Excellent Communication skills.

• Attention to detail accuracy.

• Understanding of Chemicals and Chemical purchases would be an advantage

• Good Computer skills and knowledge, preferably on SAP

Qualifications and Education requirements

• Preferably National Diploma or Certification in Supply Chain Management

Key responsibilities

·Establish branch and company stock requirements using SAP and requisitions received.

·Negotiate prices, payment terms and discount terms with suppliers thereby ensuring cost effective supply.

·Ensure effective communication is maintained between suppliers and the company.

·Monitor and analyze trends and economic conditions to anticipate product trends and thereby determine when the best time to buy would be and from which region/area.

·Prepare and maintain strategic Category Plans for the Key Categories of the Business.

·Build relationships and work closely with suppliers to obtain the best product and price.

·Communicate supplier and product information to senior management so effective purchasing decisions can be made.

·Select, Order and purchase at the most favourable price and product consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.

·Capture and amend purchase orders and send through to suppliers.

·Obtain order confirmation from Suppliers.

·Ensure supporting documentation for the products sold is obtained from suppliers e.g. kosher, halaal certificates.

·Request samples, brochures and supporting documentation from Suppliers

Knowledge & Skills 

·Ability to think independently.

·Good negotiation skills and persuasion abilities

·Good understanding of finances and Working Capital.

·Excellent Communication skills.

·Attention to detail accuracy.

·Understanding of Chemicals and Chemical purchases would be an advantage

·Good Computer skills and knowledge, preferably on SAP

Qualifications and Education requirements

·Preferably National Diploma or Certification in Supply Chain Management

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence? Join us as our
Group Procurement Lead
and help shape a resilient, innovative, and sustainable global supply base.

A-Gas
is the world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. We specialize in the recovery, reclamation, and repurposing of refrigerants and fire protection gases, ensuring their safe re-use or destruction. For over 30 years, we have supported clients on their environmental journey by supplying lower global warming gases and promoting industry circularity. Together, we can work towards achieving net-zero and protecting our planet.

What You Will Do:

·   Lead procurement across multiple regions and business units to align with overall business objectives.

·   Develop and execute global sourcing strategies.

·   Manage direct, indirect, and freight spend.

·   Drive cost control, budgeting, and procurement ROI.

·   Navigate international logistics, import/export regulations, and tariffs.

·   Influence senior stakeholders and foster supplier partnerships.

·   Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

What You Need To Bring:

·   Proven leadership in strategic procurement with a minimum of 3-5 years in a senior leadership role

·   Certifications: CIPS, CIPP, CIPM, CPOS or equivalent.

·   Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Tableau, Power BI.

·   Experience with digital transformation initiatives.

·   Very Strong and proven negotiation and contract management skills.

Bonus Points:

·   Knowledge of the gas market.

·   Experience with Quality & Environmental Management Systems.

·   Familiarity with regulatory bodies and environmental agencies.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking team driving global impact through procurement. Your expertise will help us deliver measurable value and support our competitive edge.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
.

Job specification
– ITS Asset and Procurement Lead
Job title/position:
Asset and Procurement Lead

Number of positions:
1 (one)

Function and Business Unit: Central Services
- IT Services: National (JHB Onsite)

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
The Assets and Procurement Lead will be responsible for all South African offices and will work with multiple IT vendors to purchase hardware, software and consumables aligned with the firms' technology standards framework. Negotiates with vendors to obtain best prices and specifications, creates purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment as well as receipting delivery. Performs reporting and closely working with Finance to ensure processing of invoices until payment is done. Manages equipment lifecycle including quotations, ordering, updating inventory tool / Oracle, repairs, and secure disposal. Provides input for annual financial budgets. Ensures streamlined processes are in place for onboarding, offboarding, stock take of inventories and internal audit requirements are compliant. Manage Vodacom Spend Manager and provide billing reports to Business Units.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Administrator and associated functions,
• Assist with purchasing and managing assets as assigned,
• Responsible for product support and warranties, maintenance, and software contracts, as well as hardware purchases, and license information,
• Maintain vendor relationship,
• Create all purchase requisitions for the ITS business unit in South Africa,
• Manage asset lifecycle,
• Obtain and review competitive quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors; discuss evaluations. and review with requesters and subject matter experts,
• Provide pricing quotes for items and preparing orders with suppliers,
• Verify line items of the purchase order with the packing slip and ensuring the quality of the materials received,
• Responsible for shipping defective equipment to vendor and arranging replacement,
• Research products and equipment; prepare product/equipment specifications,
• Manage Financial budget,
• Research websites/contact vendors to gather technical information and prices on supplies and equipment,
• Maintain repository of enterprise software licenses/keys,
• Assist with updating and maintaining inventories for all equipment and supplies including location, asset tag number serial number make and model of equipment,
• Coordinate with ServiceDesk onsite service calls for equipment installation and maintenance as needed,
• Maintain and oversee new and existing statistical and analytical reports to inform the management of asset management metrics and trends,
• Monitor supplier payments report to ensure payments are processed,
• Manage Vodacom onsite resource and associated functions,
• Monitor ServiceNow tickets for Assets and Procurement,
• Provide pricing quotes for items and preparing orders with suppliers,
• Daily checking of emails and Service-Now calls for any quotes required.

Skills
Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Experience in presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective,
• Experience in planning and carrying out audit and reconcilements,
• An excellent working knowledge of the current MS Office products, particularly Excel (Advanced Excel skills) is required,
• Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and manage people and their expectations,
• Exhibits utmost integrity and displays visible stewardship character traits in the handling and security of all KPMG assets,
• Has a strong preference for following and maintaining standards and procedures,
• Confident in reconciling numerical differences when checking the accuracy of stock take and asset reconciliation,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation takes place regularly.

Attributes

• Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity,
• Excellent client focus and ability to deal with conflict,
• Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations,
• Ability to effectively multi-task with strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and excellent problem-solving skills,
• The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity,
• The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines,
• Team player who is self-aware,
• Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed,
• Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment,
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality,
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Degree in Information Technology or Business Administration is strongly recommended,
• IT Asset Management (ITAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) certification will be advantageous,
• ITIL Certification is essential,
• Experience of at least +5 years in high volume fast paced environment is essential,
• Experience of at least 2 years maintaining software licensing purchase agreements is essential.

Own the full procurement lifecycle for engineered components and services to sugar mills. This includes reviewing mill RFQs, issuing supplier RFQs, building costed offers, maintaining price history, expediting and driving supplier performance. You will initiate and implement costing methods and pricing solutions so profitability is protected while staying competitive, backed by reliable systems where historical costs are traceable, inconsistencies are flagged early, and cost efficiency is realised without compromising quality or delivery.

Key responsibilities

• RFQ intake & scope check: Triage incoming mill RFQs; verify scope, BOQs, drawings, materials, tolerances, and delivery terms; raise clarifications early.
• Supplier RFQs & sourcing: Prepare and issue clear RFQs to approved and alternative suppliers; compare apples-to-apples across lead time, warranty, quality, Incoterms, and payment terms.
• Costing & pricing: Build itemised cost models (materials, machining, coatings, QA, packing, logistics, duties, margins); prepare quotations with the right commercial clauses.
• Price traceability system: Establish and maintain a searchable price history (by item, supplier, spec, Incoterm, currency, date) using SharePoint/Excel/ERP; version-control quotes and attach evidence.
• Variance & anomaly detection: Monitor supplier quotes vs historical norms, FX, PPI/steel indices; flag anomalies and propose negotiation levers ("should-cost" logic).
• Negotiation & PO placement: Negotiate prices/terms ethically; recommend award; raise POs with clean data (item codes, rev levels, QA docs, packaging, markings).
• Supplier performance management: Implement OTIF tracking, NCRs, CARs, quality scorecards; maintain an approved supplier list with risk ratings and capacity notes.
• Logistics & Incoterms: Align quotes with Incoterms 2020, packaging, export docs, HS codes; coordinate hand-off to logistics with clear ship/delivery instructions.
• Data & reporting: Build dashboards for RFQ turnaround, hit-rate, savings, price indices, supplier OTIF; keep stakeholders updated.
• Continuous improvement: Close the loop with engineering and projects; capture lessons learned; update templates and checklists.

Qualifications & experience required:

• Minimum:
• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Operations or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• 3–7 years procurement experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of Incoterms 2020, shipping terms, basic customs/duties, and logistics documentation.
• Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and solid file discipline in SharePoint/OneDrive or an ERP.
• Preferred/Advantageous:
• CIPS Level 4–6 (or SAPICS/APICS certification).
• Exposure to ISO 9001 processes, supplier NCRs/CARs, and QA documentation.
• Experience costing manufactured components.
• Power BI basics for supplier and pricing dashboards.
• Familiarity with sugar-milling equipment or similar process-plant sectors.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Supply Chain & Procurement: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Title:

Procurement Specialist (Work at Home)

Job Description
Job Description

Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Conduct industry benchmarking and identify and pursue supplier performance optimisation and cost reduction opportunities across corporate-wide commodity categories.
• RFx Management: Develop and manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation, contract term development, pricing, licensing, functionality assessments, and product/service acquisition.
• Procurement Analysis: Conduct detailed financial, functional, and opportunity assessments to support decision-making.
• Process Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay process, including order management, vendor management, supplier contracting.
• Supplier Development & Management: Identify and implement supplier process improvement initiatives, while managing key supplier relationships to enhance value delivery and minimise product and service costs aligned with business objectives.
• Business Collaboration: Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices and methodologies throughout the organisation.

Candidate Profile:
Experience:
2-4 years' experience in procurement within IT (hard- and software) procurement or a highly competitive environment is a
must
.

Skills:

• Advanced negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate basic to complex terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated expertise in organising and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Attributes:

• Self-starter with a sense of urgency; thrives under pressure in both team and individual settings.
• Demonstrates business acumen and comprehensive understanding of organisational operations.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and focus on continuous improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred.
• Must be able to travel to the office in either Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg on a regular basis (once per month or whenever required).

Location:

ZAF Work-at-Home

Language Requirements:

Time Type:

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A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint an Procurement Specialist

The role ensures the efficient procurement of goods and services, accurate Supply Chain Management reporting and data capturing, efficient and effective contract and compliance management,

secretariate service to various committees, and ensures prevention of fraud and abuse of the SCM system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three-year Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or Finance
• A CIPS level 5 qualification will be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in a PFMA governed public entity working environment.
• Proven experience in contract and project management.
• Proven experience in demand and planning management.
• Proven experience in data management.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.

However, please keep a lookout on our website, for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

For more information please contact:

Audra King

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to ensure value for money acquisition within the strategic sourcing section in a timely manner and in collaboration with procuring business units. The procurement specialist is responsible to provide procurement advisory support and also to facilitate the procurement process for strategic sourcing which includes management of tenders, facilitating the negotiation of contracts in collaboration with procuring business units and to ensure the whole supply chain processes are cost effective, of high quality and in compliance with the SCM policy and procedures.

This position will also support a variety of strategic sourcing transactions by closely working with internal stakeholders to understand the needs of the business to provide appropriate procurement support. Responsibilities will include sourcing, identifying risks and opportunities, negotiating, executing agreements and all associated administrative tasks related with these activities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA's)

Strategic Function

• Supports the implementation of the organisational sourcing strategies and the business unit balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

• Assesses opportunities to improve and / or innovate on how we remain relevant in our function and what new processes can be explored to improve our value proposition to the organisation.

• Ensures compliance to SCM policies on strategic sourcing transactions to improve process efficiencies.

Service Management

• Supports the development and implementation of the procurement business unit and strategic sourcing goals & development of standard documents and reports.

• Liaise with other procurement BU counterparts and other internal stakeholders for administration of tenders.

• Collaborates with the BUs requiring support in respect of strategic sourcing and provides input into development of business requirements request of proposals (RFPs) and specifications.

• Supports the preparation of the business requirements in line with approved sourcing initiatives.

• Follows-up with business stakeholders to revise / edit the business requirements in case of discrepancies.

• Manages the end-to-end preparation and execution of RFP within boundaries and targets set by BU leadership (goods /services package, RFP type and approach, AGSA requirements.

• Assists in negotiation & determination of optimal suppliers to award the respective contracts on the basis of defined boundaries and targets set for the RFP in alignment with BU leadership.

• Ensures effective cost management through challenging supplier pricing where appropriate and improve on system costs.

• Ensures completeness of documentation, scores of shortlisted suppliers, compliance with respect to scoring and changes / amendments i f any are made in accordance with the policy / procedures.

• Generates ad-hoc reports as requested by the Senior Manager: Strategic Sourcing with respect to strategic sourcing activities from business and internal SCM functions as per the operational level agreement (OLA).

• Attends BU meetings and provide recommendations for removing the bottlenecks identified during the strategic sourcing process.

Interacts with team members, sharing expertise and deep knowledge to support achievement of team outcomes and upskilling.

• Defines project goals, timelines, roles and responsibilities and an overall project management plan in support function to internal clients' procurement requirements.

• Provides continuous support to internal clients during the procurement processes for the improvement in Preferential Procurement Spend and Enterprise and Supplier Development for targeted EMEs and QSEs in the supplier market.

Stakeholder Management

• Establishes, builds, and maintains collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.

• Builds and maintains positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.

• Engages with stakeholders in a proactive manner to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.

People Management

• Participates and provides expert guidance to members of CFST on procurement related matters.

• Works in collaboration with colleagues in the centre to ensure timeous delivery of the work.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensures compliance to the organisation's governance processes, policies and processes.

• Provides support in the supply chain processes within own functional area.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD's)Performs and/or manages other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education

• Relevant National Diploma in Purchasing / Logistics Management or equivalent with commercial subjects. Degree will be added advantage

Experience

• 3 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with procurement administration

COMPENTENCIES

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Maturity

• Empowerment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

• Authenticity

• Performance Excellence

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

• Authenticity

• Performance Excellence

• Accountability

• Courageous and Ethical Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning

• Planning skills

• Research skills

• Cost modelling

• Project Management

• Analytical skills

• Negotiations skills

Applications closing date: 22 October 2025

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

• 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.
• 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 Attributes

• Professional;
• 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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing date: 22 October 2025