Senior Procurement Officer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003098/KN

Date posted:

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600 000.00

SUMMARY:
A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Procurement Officer to take ownership of their centralised procurement function for marketing materials and head office supplies. This role is critical to ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and strong stakeholder alignment across the business.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will bring strong negotiation skills, a structured procurement mindset, and experience within commercial (non-industrial) procurement environments such as FMCG, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer goods.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the centralised procurement of marketing materials, office supplies, and head office requirements
Act as the primary procurement liaison for Heads of Department, understanding their needs and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions
Source and evaluate multiple supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value
Lead supplier negotiations, securing optimal pricing, terms, and service levels
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and manage ongoing supplier performance
Conduct market research to identify trends, new vendors, and cost-saving opportunities
Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance, renewals, and adherence to company policies
Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare detailed management reports on spending, savings, and performance

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration (CIPS or equivalent advantageous)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial procurement role
Proven experience in industries such as FMCG, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer goods
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation
Experience procuring marketing materials and office-related spend (highly advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical ability with experience in cost analysis and reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability
Confident working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders

Why Join?:
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact commercial procurement role where your contribution directly influences cost optimisation, supplier performance, and business efficiency. You’ll work closely with leadership teams and play a strategic role in shaping procurement outcomes across the organisation.

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