Our client has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team in the capacity of a Senior Procurement Specialist. The successful individual will be responsible for the following:

• Procurement activities related to engineering materials, equipment, and services for the organization
• Establish and maintain sound, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including line managers
• Ensure alignment with technical specifications and project requirements
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of engineering procurement, continuously
• Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure favourable terms, prices, and delivery schedules that align with business objectives
• Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to meet business specifications, volumes, and delivery schedules
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure alignment with business needs and initiate purchase orders when discrepancies arise
• Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies for key materials, securing approval from senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify opportunities for process optimization, material standardization, and cost-effective solutions
• Manage the performance and discipline of employees in a way that ensures productivity and compliance with legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with prevailing policies and procedures