Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will be based at Voermol Feeds, supporting the animal‑feed manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Raw Materials department, the role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing raw materials, packaging and services needed to keep production running smoothly and cost‑effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Execute procurement in line with Tongaat Hulett policies and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of raw materials, balancing cost, availability and quality.
• Monitor and control procurement costs against approved budgets, with particular focus on volatile agricultural commodities such as maize, molasses and protein meals.
• Support working‑capital objectives by aligning procurement planning with financial targets and cash‑flow requirements.
• Coordinate demand planning and sourcing activities to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, additives and packaging, preventing production downtime.
• Identify, onboard and manage suppliers of agricultural commodities and feed ingredients, ensuring compliance with group contracts and sourcing mandates.
• Mitigate procurement risks through effective sourcing strategies and supplier performance monitoring.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement of agricultural commodities or raw materials for manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of commodity price volatility and its impact on budgeting.
• Ability to work closely with finance, production and supply‑chain teams to align procurement with business objectives.
• Knowledge of compliance, audit and record‑keeping requirements in a corporate environment.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier‑management skills.

Required skills