Graduate: Procurement at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Role Overview

• The Graduate: Procurement Category Specialist will support the Procurement and Supply Chain team in implementing sourcing strategies, managing procurement processes, analysing spend data, and maintaining supplier information. The role is designed to provide practical exposure to procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement while developing future procurement talent for the business.

Responsibilities

Procurement Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with collecting, cleansing, and analysing spend data
• Support procurement reporting and category analysis activities
• Conduct basic market research and supplier benchmarking
• Monitor pricing trends and market developments
• Assist in identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Support the preparation of sourcing and category management reports

Sourcing & Procurement Support

• Provide administrative support for sourcing events, RFQs, RFPs, and tenders
• Assist with supplier onboarding activities and documentation
• Support the evaluation and comparison of supplier quotations
• Coordinate procurement-related meetings and stakeholder engagements
• Maintain procurement records, supplier information, and sourcing databases
• Assist Category Managers with contract administration and supplier communications

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement documentation is accurately maintained and filed
• Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and delegated authorities
• Assist with tracking procurement savings and sourcing outcomes
• Monitor contract expiry dates and maintain contract registers
• Support audit and compliance activities when required

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Provide administrative and analytical support to Category Managers and Procurement Leads
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop an understanding of stakeholder procurement requirements and business needs

Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 Years' experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment

Technical Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain principles
• Report writing and data analysis capability
• Attention to detail and strong administrative skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Learning agility and curiosity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Integrity and commitment to governance and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Development Outcomes

The graduate will gain exposure to:

• Strategic sourcing methodologies
• Category management practices
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract management processes
• Procurement governance and compliance
• Spend analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles
• Cross-functional stakeholder engagement and project participation