Non-Steel Procurement Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior individual contributor capacity overseeing indirect or non-production spend categories
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a procurement team
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supplier rationalisation across multiple indirect categories
• Strong commercial acumen with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex service and supply agreements
• Sound knowledge of South African procurement legislation and B-BBEE procurement requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP MM or equivalent
• Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CPSM, or MCIPS - advantageous
• Experience in a manufacturing, or steel-related environment - advantageous
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline - advantageous

Category & Strategic Sourcing

• Own and manage the full indirect procurement cycle across categories including operational consumables and services, capital expenditure (non-steel), logistics, facilities management, PPE, and professional services.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to overall business objectives, leveraging spend analytics to identify savings opportunities and mitigate supply risk.
• Monitor commodity and service market trends to inform category strategy, budget forecasting, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Lead competitive tender processes, contract negotiations, and SLA development, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes.

Contract & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base, including score carding, performance reviews, and development of strategic partnerships.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, renewals, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier concentration, single-source dependencies, and continuity planning.

Stakeholder Engagement & Financial Reportin

• Partner with Finance to manage procurement budgets, track savings delivery, and report on key procurement metrics to executive leadership.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, HR, legal, and finance to shape procurement needs and secure buy-in for sourcing strategies.
• Present insights, recommendations, and performance reports to senior leadership in a clear and commercially compelling manner

• Drive B-BBEE procurement compliance and actively support supplier development and enterprise development commitments in line with the organisation’s transformation targets
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with South African procurement legislation, company policy, and internal governance framework

• Champion process improvement initiatives, including the further embedding of ERP procurement systems (SAP MM or equivalent).
• Utilise ERP and spend analytics tools to evaluate vendor performance, identify cost reduction opportunities, and improve procurement visibility across the business.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement analysts and buyers, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial excellence.

Consultant: Caitlin Kotze- Dante Personnel East Rand

Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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