Closing date: 7 July 2026
Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement and buying functions within our Food & Agriculture business.
This role ensures the timely, cost-effective and compliant sourcing of goods and services, while driving vendor performance, cost savings, and supply chain best practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in building a reliable supplier network aligned with operational and accreditation requirements within a TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) environment
Responsibilities:
Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage all procurement activities across the business unit
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for:
- Laboratory consumables
- Equipment
- Calibration services
- Conduct supplier identification, evaluation and onboarding
- Perform market analysis and price benchmarking
Supplier & Contract Management
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
- Develop and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor vendor performance and address non-conformances
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and contract renewals
Cost Management & Reporting
- Monitor procurement spend against budget and identify variances
- Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
- Prepare procurement reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Analyse spend and track savings achieved
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- South African procurement legislation
- Internal procurement policies
- Accreditation and client requirements
- Manage the procure-to-pay process with Finance
- Maintain supplier database and compliance documentation
- Process purchase orders in line with financial controls
Stakeholder & Risk Management
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure continuity of supply
- Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Support tender processes with supplier quotations and cost inputs
- Handle procurement queries efficiently and professionally
- Improve procurement systems, processes and controls
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, SLAs and transactions
