Non-Steel Procurement Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client in Boksburg is looking for a Non- steel Procurement Analyst 
Salary Negotiable

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Finance, or a related field Minimum 5 years' procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior individual contributor capacity overseeing indirect or non-production spend categories Demonstrated experience managing and developing a procurement team Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier rationalisation across multiple indirect categories Strong commercial acumen with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex service and supply agreements Sound knowledge of South African procurement legislation and B-BBEE procurement requirements Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP MM or equivalent Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CPSM, or MCIPS - advantageous Experience in a manufacturing, or steel-related environment - advantageous Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline - advantageous Duties: Category & Strategic Sourcing Own and manage the full indirect procurement cycle across categories including operational consumables and services, capital expenditure (non-steel), logistics, facilities management, PPE, and professional services. Develop and execute category strategies aligned to overall business objectives, leveraging spend analytics to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply risk. Monitor commodity and service market trends to inform category strategy, budget forecasting, and proactive risk mitigation. Lead competitive tender processes, contract negotiations, and SLA development, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes. Contract & Supplier Management Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base, including score carding, performance reviews, and development of strategic partnerships. Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, renewals, variations, and dispute resolution. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier concentration, single-source dependencies, and continuity planning. Stakeholder Engagement & Financial Reportin Partner with Finance to manage procurement budgets, track savings delivery, and report on key procurement metrics to executive leadership. Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, HR, legal, and finance to shape procurement needs and secure buy-in for sourcing strategies. Present insights, recommendations, and performance reports to senior leadership in a clear and commercially compelling manner Compliance & Transformation Drive B-BBEE procurement compliance and actively support supplier development and enterprise development commitments in line with the organisation's transformation targets Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with South African procurement legislation, company policy, and internal governance framework Digital & Process Improvement Champion process improvement initiatives, including the further embedding of ERP procurement systems (SAP MM or equivalent). Utilise ERP and spend analytics tools to evaluate vendor performance, identify cost reduction opportunities, and improve procurement visibility across the business. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement analysts and buyers, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial excellence. Consultant: Caitlin Kotze - Dante Personnel East Rand Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful