STC - CRES Procurement Officer (12 months)

Job Purpose

The CRES Procurement Officer will manage the procurement of facilities management goods, services, maintenance contracts, and projects while ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and uninterrupted service delivery across SAA facilities.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of facilities management services, maintenance contracts, projects, and operational requirements while supporting governance, supplier performance, and business continuity across SAA facilities.

Additional Information

Please note: This is a 12-month contract position. There should be no expectation of permanent placement upon completion of the 12-month contract period.

• Manage RFQs, purchase orders, and procurement processes
• Source and evaluate suppliers and quotations
• Maintain facilities contracts and supplier registers
• Monitor contract performance, renewals, and SLA compliance
• Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews
• Track procurement expenditure against budgets
• Identify cost-saving and value-for-money opportunities
• Facilitate invoice verification and payment processes
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegation of authority, and governance requirements
• Maintain procurement records and audit documentation
• Monitor supplier compliance requirements
• Prepare procurement, contract, supplier, and expenditure reports
• Track procurement turnaround times and savings initiatives

• Procurement and strategic sourcing
• Contract management
• Supplier performance management
• Budget monitoring and cost control
• Tender and quotation processes
• SAP/ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and reporting
• Negotiation skills
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Planning and organisation
• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 
• Relevant National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Logistics Management, Commerce or Business Management at NQF level 5
• CIPS, Contract Management, Facilities Management, or Project Management qualification will be an advantage
• 1 - 2 years procurement experience within facilities management, engineering, construction, property, or technical services environments
• Experience in contract administration and supplier management

• Attention to detail
• Integrity and accountability
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Organisational awareness
• Customer orientated
• Results driven
• Independent worker
• Teamwork and collaboration