Procurement Specialist

Our client, based in Gouda, Western Cape, is a dynamic manufacturing and innovation company specialising in innovative fruit-based products for local and international markets. The Group is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage and optimise the sourcing of materials, products and services, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, availability and reliable supply in line with production and business requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining relationships with vendors, including negotiating contracts and reviewing contracts for legal compliance.
• Getting quotes for non-stock and stock items not on MRP.
• Getting quotes and contracts for creating purchase orders and ensuring that they are in line with company policies and procedures.
• Recommending new suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts to ensure that all terms are met.
• Preparing reports on expenditures and analyzing trends in spending to identify areas of potential waste or abuse.
• Negotiating contract terms with vendors, including price, delivery schedule, and payment terms.
• Following up with vendors to ensure that orders are delivered on time and within budget parameters.
• Coordinating with internal departments to ensure that orders are processed correctly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (Essential)
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management and logistics (Advantages)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding the raw material market.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All Recruitment procedures comply with The Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013.