Procurement Specialist / Buyer

About the role

To manage and optimise purchasing activities, ensuring goods and materials meet commercial terms, technical specifications, and delivery timelines. The role supports procurement operations by coordinating processes, maintaining accurate records, and building strong supplier and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers, comparing offerings to meet requirements.
• Verify quotes and purchase orders against commercial and technical specifications before release.
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, purchase orders, and procurement data in SAP or similar systems.
• Coordinate procurement processes and track timely receipt of orders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring documentation and quality standards are met.
• Monitor supplier performance and address poor performance.
• Maintain positive client relationships, conduct assessments, and attend client meetings.
• Resolve procurement‑related queries efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Review open order and expediting reports, taking action on overdue items.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, Health & Safety, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Tertiary education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Commerce.
• 2–3 years’ experience in procurement, expediting, or logistics.
• Minimum 5 years’ sourcing and procurement experience, ideally in mining and industrial sectors.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP and related procurement systems.