Senior Procurement Officer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003227/Sam

Date posted:

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re Hiring: FMCG Procurement Officer. Are you a proactive and detailâoriented procurement professional with a knack for supplier management and cost optimisation? Join our fastâpaced FMCG team and play a key role in securing the materials and services that keep our operations running efficiently.

POSITION INFO:

As our Procurement Officer, you’ll manage sourcing activities, negotiate with suppliers, ensure costâeffective purchasing, and support uninterrupted product availability in one of the most dynamic industries.

ð What You’ll Do:
In this role, you will:

Manage endâtoâend procurement for raw materials, packaging, goods, and services within the FMCG environment.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiate pricing and contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and service standards.
Analyse market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply risks to ensure competitive sourcing.
Monitor stock levels and collaborate with Supply Planning and Production to prevent shortages or overstocking.
Process purchase orders, maintain accurate procurement records, and resolve supply or delivery issues promptly.
Identify costâsaving opportunities and implement procurement best practices.
Support supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure alignment across the value chain.

ð What You’ll Bring:
To be successful, you should have:

A Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
2–5 years’ experience in procurement—preferably within FMCG or manufacturing.
Strong negotiation and supplierâmanagement skills.
Experience in sourcing, tender processes, and contract management.
Solid understanding of inventory principles and supply chain coordination.
Excellent analytical, numerical, and problemâsolving capabilities.
Proficiency in MS Excel. ERP system experience (SAP, Syspro, Oracle, or similar) is highly advantageous.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fastâmoving environment.
A drive for cost efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

ð Why Join Us?:

Be part of a highâgrowth FMCG environment where speed, innovation, and collaboration drive success.
Work with industryâleading brands and suppliers.
Enjoy opportunities to grow your procurement expertise and advance your career.
Make a real impact on cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

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