Procurement Specialist

Listing reference: 025879

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

An opportunity as Procurement Specialist has become available at New Clicks SA (Pty) Ltd. The role will be based in Woodstock, Cape Town and will report to the Procurement Manager.

Job description

Job Purpose:

Assisting the Procurement- Senior & Intermediate with the day to day activities with regards to the control of expenses and managing the various non-trading commodities and contracts for the Group

Job Objectives:

Implement sourced contracts and manage compliance at site level

Facilitate the use of appropriate procurement technology and reporting

Track supplier performance and manage supplier relations.

Identify areas where opportunities for savings exist.

Focuses and improve communication between Head Office procurement and operations.

Conduct meetings with suppliers regarding performance levels, savings initiatives and collaborative measures

Act as commercial central point of contact to vendors. Facilitate all critical contract commodity/service requirements.

Bench marking against best practice companies.

Analyze price behavior and forecast price

Minimum requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum qualification: Matric

Diploma in Purchasing Management (would be an advantage)

SAPICS and or CIPS Qualification

Advanced Excel

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Procurement space

Minimum 3 year related experience in similar environment

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

Customer service experience

Excellent computer skills (MS Office)

Communication skills

Strong negotiations skills

Financial skills

SAP financial system

Essential Competencies:

Must be able to work under pressure.

Must be flexible and energetic

Must be quick and efficient in dealing with problems

Must be friendly, helpful and polite

Must be honest, responsible and self-motivated

Must be punctual and reliable

Must be approachable, and be able to work independently