Procurement Specialist

Recruiter:

Yates Recruitment

Job Ref:

0017

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Salary & Bonus

SUMMARY:
FMCG/Commodity Trading Sector

POSITION INFO:
Location: Cato Ridge, KZN A well-established and growing business in the FMCG\/Commodity Trading sector is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, stock-driven environment and understands the importance of balancing supply, pricing, and demand. Key Responsibilities: Ensure consistent and timely product procurement to meet stock and sales demands Manage and optimise inventory levels in collaboration with the Sales team Analyse import and export data to support strategic procurement decisions Negotiate pricing, discounts, and supplier agreements Implement and manage trading agreements to support operational efficiency Monitor product quality and supplier performance Provide market insights and pricing trends to the Sales team Build and maintain strong supplier relationships (local and international) Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or similar Proven experience in a procurement\/buying role, ideally within FMCG, food, or import\/export environments Strong numerical and analytical ability Solid experience in supplier negotiations and contract management Advanced organisational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team Proficient in supply chain systems and MS Excel Good understanding of local and regional supply chains Key Competencies: Commercially astute with strong decision-making ability Highly organised and deadline-driven Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable

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