24 Procurement Specialist jobs in Eastern Cape

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Overview:

The Procurement Specialist will oversee and optimize the procurement process, manage transactional procurement operations, and supervise tactic-level purchases across various procurement categories. This role demands a sharp attention to detail, exceptional organizational abilities, and a solid grasp of procurement principles in fast-paced SaaS environments.

Responsibilities:

• Implement procurement strategies tailored to Deel’s needs, with a strong focus on lean transactional operations, process management and low-value purchases.
• Handle day-to-day procurement activities including onboarding new vendors, conducting tactical-level purchases, collecting relevant information for business stakeholders and procurement team members, handling procurement channels in Slack, redistributing tasks to relevant team members, etc.
• Maintain and update procurement records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Deel’s policies.
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement or related role within the SaaS industry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and multitasking skills.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy:

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role.
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available.

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Overview:

The Procurement Specialist will oversee and optimize the procurement process, manage transactional procurement operations, and supervise tactic-level purchases across various procurement categories. This role demands a sharp attention to detail, exceptional organizational abilities, and a solid grasp of procurement principles in fast-paced SaaS environments.

Responsibilities:

• Implement procurement strategies tailored to Deel’s needs, with a strong focus on lean transactional operations, process management and low-value purchases.
• Handle day-to-day procurement activities including onboarding new vendors, conducting tactical-level purchases, collecting relevant information for business stakeholders and procurement team members, handling procurement channels in Slack, redistributing tasks to relevant team members, etc.
• Maintain and update procurement records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Deel’s policies.
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in procurement or related role within the SaaS industry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical and multitasking skills.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy:

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role.
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available.

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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

Support the capacity management process by coordinating supply risk and capacity confirmation meetings to avoid supply risk to production. Systems data input and maintenance by updating and reviewing system data to ensure accurate system output. Support the EKL / Systems Specialist with planning, forecasting and reporting on Procurement financials for FMK (Forum Material Kosten / EKL (Einkaufsleistung) in terms of actual performance versus budget based on macro and group indicators to ensure that the company is aligned to Group standards and to meet Corporate objectives.

A recognised university Degree / National Diploma in the following disciplines: Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management

2 – 5 years of Purchasing and/or Logistics experience, preferably within the motor- or related industries

1. Prepare, present and issue Supplier Risks and Capacity Overview reports in an effort to create transparency and to implement solutions
2. Prepare, analyse and issue “INCA” capacity reports in an effort to create transparency and to minimise capacity risk
3. Investigate, analyse and respond to Carry over Parts (COP) request from the VW Group in an effort to secure capacity
4. Creation and updating of new/existing capacities vs demand to assess if the supply meets the demand against capacity constraints in an effort to secure sufficient capacity installed at suppliers
5. Verify and maintain a supplier restriction catalogue for purchased parts to ensure that supplier capacity restrictions are taken into account for production scheduling
6. Create Purchase orders in SAP to ensure once off goods ordering, receipt, invoicing and payment
7. Create Part Supply Agreements in SAP to ensure series parts ordering, receipt, invoicing and payment
8. Create Vendor Codes in SAP to ensure payment for series parts and goods receipt from vendors
9. Support and maintain current and new supplier registrations database in local and group systems to ensure system data accuracy
10. Maintain User System data in local and group systems by running system error trap reports to ensure system user assignment accuracy
11. Activate purchase part price changes in SAP to ensure latest part price to be active for payment correctness
12. Provide systems problem solving support to all users, internal customers and suppliers by liaising with relevant stakeholders in order to ensure workflow continuation and identify future opportunities for optimisation
13. Identify and support with new systems and process implementation by liaising with the Group and Regions for best practice opportunities to ensure efficiencies and that the company is aligned to the Group
14. Prepare and report on Procurement FMK performance of monthly actuals and forecast vs budget in order to meet corporate objectives.
15. Prepare Procurement FMK budget and 5-year outlook in order to meet corporate objectives (Planning Round).
16. Other ad-hoc tasks from time to time in an effort to balance the team’s capacity and to have the desired output for the department

• Working knowledge of Capacity management processes and planning
• Working knowledge of Purchasing Systems and Processes
• Capacity planning and management skills
• Ability to analyse and capture data accurately
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

Purpose:

• To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes. The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience within field of expertise
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Computer Skills (QAD experience highly advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting the regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• Excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action
• Good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations

Purpose:

• To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes. The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 
• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience within field of expertise 
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Computer  Skills (QAD experience highly advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting the regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• Excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action
• Good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations

About the Opportunity:

Freedom Stationery (Pty) Ltd, in partnership with the Fibre Processing & Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA) and funded by the National Skills Fund (NSF), is proud to offer exciting internship opportunities to unemployed youth. This internship aims to provide workplace experience aligned to academic qualifications and help build essential skills for the world of work.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this internship is to provide hands-on experience in supply chain operations while supporting the team in executing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes. The intern will contribute to data analysis, logistics coordination, supplier communication, and continuous improvement initiatives, gaining practical knowledge and skills essential for a career in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to support and improve our supply chain processes. You will:

• Assist with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and procurement activities
• Monitor and analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies
• Help coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners
• Support daily operations and project initiatives
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and cost-saving strategies

What We're Looking For:

• Completed National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or any related field.
• Must not have participated in any SETA-funded internship previously.
• South African citizen aged 18–35.
• Currently unemployed.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (knowledge of ERP systems or data analytics tools is a plus)

Our client a Vehicle Manufacturer is requiring an Assistant Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The purpose of the position is to assist in overseeing the procurement of goods and services for the plant, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Job type: Permanent – on site

• Assist in Creating and implementing purchasing policies and strategies aligned with the organization's goals and budget.
• Assist Supplier Management in Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability, while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Be Involved or solely negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.
• Work with inventory control to determine optimal stock levels, minimize waste, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor purchasing expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing the purchasing budget.
• Ensure procured goods and services meet the organization's quality standards and specifications.
• Supervise and mentor purchasing staff, delegate tasks, and provide guidance on purchasing processes.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with relevant regulations and policies.
• Manage the workflow and ensure that daily tasks are completed effectively and efficiently
• Identify areas for improvement in operational processes and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, to optimize their utilization and minimize waste
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that all jobs done are meeting established standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Prepare and present reports on operational performance to senior management.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant Diploma or Degree advantageous
• Knowledge of procurement principles and practices: Including sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software:
• Experience in inventory and supply chain management:
• Experience in Supply Chain and operations Management
• Bilingual In English and Mandarin

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and management skills

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful