Pricing Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025470/MICH

Date posted:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Pricing Analyst with a Procurement Background .

This is not a finance role. You must come from a manufacturing / mining background and have more than 5 years of experience. Please don't apply if this is not relevant to you.

This role is responsible for analysing supplier pricing, monitoring cost drivers, maintaining pricing models, and identifying cost-saving opportunities that support business profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

Analyse supplier pricing, cost breakdowns, and cost drivers.
Monitor pricing trends, inflation impacts, and exchange rate fluctuations.
Conduct price variance analysis and cost benchmarking.
Develop and maintain pricing models, dashboards, and reports.
Support supplier negotiations through pricing analysis and savings scenarios.
Validate supplier quotes, tenders, and price increase requests.
Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and should-cost analyses.
Track procurement savings, cost avoidance initiatives, and procurement performance.
Ensure pricing accuracy and integrity within ERP systems.
Support procurement audits, governance, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Production, and Aftermarket teams to drive data-driven pricing decisions.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in supply chain / procurement:
Finance or Accounting
Economics
Business Administration
Statistics or Data Analytics
4 -5 years' experience in procurement pricing analysis.
Strong Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.
ERP system experience.
Understanding of procurement processes, controls, and governance.
Manufacturing or engineering industry experience will be advantageous.

POSITION INFO:
What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have a passion for data-driven decision-making, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs. You will play a key role in supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and ensuring competitive pricing across the business.

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