TMO 15218 - Senior Procurement Specialist – FMCG

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

TMO 15218 - Senior P..

Date posted:

Monday, April 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R600k – R750k

SUMMARY:
Senior Procurement Specialist – FMCG

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a manufacturing company based in the West Rand of Gauteng

Job Description

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team in the capacity of a Senior Procurement Specialist. The successful individual will be responsible for the following:

Procurement activities related to engineering materials, equipment, and services for the organization
Establish and maintain sound, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including line managers
Ensure alignment with technical specifications and project requirements
Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of engineering procurement, continuously
Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure favourable terms, prices, and delivery schedules that align with business objectives
Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to meet business specifications, volumes, and delivery schedules
Monitor inventory levels to ensure alignment with business needs and initiate purchase orders when discrepancies arise
Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies for key materials, securing approval from senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with the engineering team to identify opportunities for process optimization, material standardization, and cost-effective solutions
Manage the performance and discipline of employees in a way that ensures productivity and compliance with legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards
Ensure compliance with prevailing policies and procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical engineering
Qualification in Procurement is an added advantage

Skills

5 years’ overall purchasing and Engineering experience in a similar role within Food FMCG industry or similar
Working experience in sourcing and procuring engineering equipment and services
Working experience in the implementation of end-to-end procurement strategies and processes
Vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, negotiating
Purchasing strategies

Salary/Package

R600k – R750k

Benefits

Medical Aid
Provident Fund
Discretionary Bonus

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