Procurement Engineer

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing activities including supplier selection tender processes contract management and cost optimisation. The role ensures suppliers meet business standards while supporting operational and strategic procurement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full tender process including requirement analysis tender preparation and supplier selection.
Evaluate supplier proposals (commercial and technical) to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Lead supplier nomination processes and present recommendations to decision-making forums.
Develop and manage supplier relationships including performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
Oversee procurement processes from purchase requisition to purchase order and contract management.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies procedures and governance standards.
Maintain and manage supplier contracts frame agreements and purchasing documentation.
Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Perform supplier risk assessments including financial and operational risk management.
Support internal stakeholders through training guidance and procurement process improvements.
Prepare and maintain procurement reports KPIs and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams (engineering planning finance) to ensure accurate procurement execution.

Requirements

Essential Skills

Purchasing and cost analysis
SAP and SAP SRM proficiency
IT project management
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Presentation and MS Office skills
Ability to work under pressure
Stakeholder management including senior leadership engagement
Teamwork and leadership capability

Advantageous Skills

German language proficiency
Basic knowledge of AI tools (e.g. Copilot)

Qualifications & Experience

35 years experience in a purchasing or procurement role
Degree in Business Administration Engineering or related field
CIPS certification (advantageous)
BSc / BEng (Mechanical Industrial or similar) or BCom Degree

Required Skills:

Qualifications: CA(SA) preferred or CIMA Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Financial Manager or similar role Experience in manufacturing or retail preferred Experience with import/export advantageous Exposure to sub-Saharan African markets advantageous Skills & Knowledge: Advanced Excel and MS Office / Google Suite proficiency IFRS for SMEs knowledge Familiarity with ERP systems Understanding of Companies Act and South African tax regulations Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills Leadership and team management experience Core Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracy Ethical and professional conduct Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Proactive results-driven and strategic thinker

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full tender process including requirement analysis tender preparation and supplier selection.
Evaluate supplier proposals (commercial and technical) to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Lead supplier nomination processes and present recommendations to decision-making forums.
Develop and manage supplier relationships including performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
Oversee procurement processes from purchase requisition to purchase order and contract management.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies procedures and governance standards.
Maintain and manage supplier contracts frame agreements and purchasing documentation.
Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Perform supplier risk assessments including financial and operational risk management.
Support internal stakeholders through training guidance and procurement process improvements.
Prepare and maintain procurement reports KPIs and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams (engineering planning finance) to ensure accurate procurement execution.