Graduate: Procurement - Johannesburg

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Successfull candidates 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.

Graduates 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

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 report

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