AssureCloud Procurement Specialist, Midrand at SafetySA

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage all procurement activities across the business unit

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for:

• Laboratory consumables
• Equipment
• Calibration services
• Conduct supplier identification, evaluation and onboarding
• Perform market analysis and price benchmarking

 Supplier & Contract Management

• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
• Develop and maintain Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor vendor performance and address non-conformances
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and contract renewals

Cost Management & Reporting

• Monitor procurement spend against budget and identify variances
• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
• Prepare procurement reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Analyse spend and track savings achieved

 Operations & Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• South African procurement legislation
• Internal procurement policies
• Accreditation and client requirements
• Manage the procure-to-pay process with Finance
• Maintain supplier database and compliance documentation
• Process purchase orders in line with financial controls

Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure continuity of supply
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support tender processes with supplier quotations and cost inputs
• Handle procurement queries efficiently and professionally
• Improve procurement systems, processes and controls
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, SLAs and transactions

Requirements

Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
• CIPS qualification (minimum Level 3 or 4)

Experience:

5–7 years’ procurement experience within:

• TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification)
• Laboratories or professional services environments

Proven experience in:

• Supplier sourcing and negotiation
• Contract and SLA management
• Cost savings and budget control
• Experience with multi-site operations is advantageous
• Knowledge of South African procurement regulations and BBBEE is beneficial
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems and Excel