Cape Town City Centre: Procurement Officer

Are you a detail-orientated, solutions-driven Procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment? This is your chance to join a dynamic organization where you will play a key role in securing high‑quality goods and services, driving cost savings, and ensuring efficient purchasing operations. You will work across multiple business units, support operational teams, maintain supplier compliance, and help strengthen the organizations procurement framework. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Purchasing: Ensure full adherence to the procurement policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Source quotes, negotiate pricing, secure competitive savings, and establish favourable payment terms. Evaluate supplier quotations for accuracy, compliance and best value. Maintain and update the approved supplier database, including supplier vetting and validation. Assist with supplier onboarding, SLA administration and price list updates. Manage the BEE documentation process for suppliers. Prepare purchase orders (POs) within approved budget parameters and ensure POA compliance. Track and monitor spending against budgets, highlighting risks and variances. Document and report supplier non‑compliances in collaboration with operational teams. Conduct supplier performance reviews and assist with dispute resolution. Identify and escalate procurement risks, recommending mitigation strategies. Prepare procurement reports and updates for the Procurement Manager. Internal & External Relationships: Internal Teams: Procurement, Operations, Estimation, Finance, Sales, Design, HR, Management and other cross-functional teams. External: Approved suppliers, subcontractors and service providers. Autonomy & Performance Expectations: Independent execution of procurement duties Work reviewed for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with deadlines Strong ownership of procurement processes and deliverables Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile): Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field 13 years’ relevant experience in purchasing or procurement Strong negotiation, organization and time‑management skills Proactive, solutions-focused mindset Excellent supplier relationship and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure, manage urgent priorities and maintain accuracy Team player with a strong sense of professionalism If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.