Procurement and Sourcing Specialists Recruiters in Durban

Durban work sits close to the harbour. Clearing and forwarding, container planning, bonded warehousing and inland movement to Gauteng come up in almost every brief we accept in the province.

Procurement and sourcing specialists buy well. They manage supplier markets, negotiate terms and protect both cost and continuity of supply.

• Source and qualify suppliers locally and abroad
• Run tenders and negotiate price, terms and service levels
• Manage supplier performance and contracts
• Track savings and report them honestly
• Support B-BBEE and local content objectives in the supply base

• Four or more years in procurement, buying or category management
• Experience of formal tender and contract processes
• A supply chain, commerce or CIPS qualification
• Savings delivered that can be evidenced rather than estimated

• Negotiation
• Category strategy
• Contract management
• Supplier development
• Cost analysis
• Ethical conduct

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted procurement and sourcing specialist mandate a far wider part of the Durban supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top procurement and sourcing specialists recruiters in Durban?

Morton Moore recruits procurement and sourcing specialists in Durban on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a procurement and sourcing specialist role in Durban?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Durban are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit procurement and sourcing specialists outside Durban?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place procurement and sourcing specialists across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.