Job Description
An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified Procurement Officer focusing on Non-Trade Commodities. This role is based within the Corporate Services team of our client, based in Durban
Purpose of the Role:
To source, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements for non-trade items, ensuring effective procurement processes, cost savings, compliance with policies, and ongoing supplier risk management. The role also contributes to the development and implementation of procurement frameworks aligned to internal governance standards
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement
- At least 2 years in a senior or supervisory procurement role
- Additional 2 years of commercial/procurement experience will be advantageous
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong working relationships with business divisions to understand procurement needs
- Develop and implement non-trade procurement frameworks and policies
- Source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts for non-trade commodities
- Analyse procurement data to identify savings, risks, and process improvements
- Partner with internal stakeholders and finance to establish procurement procedures
- Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier performance and compliance
- Ensure alignment with BBBEE, risk, governance, and internal policy requirements
- Oversee the stock management process from order through to delivery and replenishment
- Communicate procurement insights and performance to the business
- Identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency
- Participate in or lead projects and process improvement initiatives
- Ensure procurement activity supports business continuity and reputational risk mitigation
Personal Attributes & Competencies:
- Energetic and self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Customer-focused with a drive for excellence and results
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
- Good commercial and business acumen
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and high standards of quality
- Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
- SAP experience (particularly in non-stock procurement) would be advantageous
- Risk-aware and compliance-oriented
If you are results-driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for procurement excellence, we encourage you to apply.
