Buyer / Procurement Specialist – Real Estate Development - South Africa

Buyer / Procurement Specialist – Real Estate Development

 

Location: South Africa

 

Experience: 5 Years

Industry: Real Estate Development, Construction, Property Development

 

Professional Summary

 Results-driven procurement professional with 5 years of experience supporting real estate development and construction projects across South Africa. Proven expertise in sourcing construction materials, negotiating supplier contracts, managing procurement cycles, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies that align with project timelines and budgets. Strong understanding of local supplier markets, construction standards, contract administration, and stakeholder management. Adept at driving supplier performance, reducing procurement costs, and mitigating supply chain risks for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Core Competencies

• Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic sourcing and supplier identification, Request for Quotation (RFQ) and tender management, Contract negotiation and administration, Purchase order and procurement lifecycle management, Supplier performance management, Vendor onboarding and compliance.
• Real Estate & Construction Procurement: Civil works materials procurement, Building materials sourcing, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) procurement, Interior fit-out and finishing materials, Site equipment and plant procurement, Construction subcontractor coordination.
• Commercial & Financial Skills: Cost analysis and spend management, Budget monitoring and control, Value engineering support, Cost-saving initiatives, Payment tracking and invoice reconciliation, Procurement reporting and KPI management.
• Technology & Systems: ERP Systems (Odoo, Syspro, Sage), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Procurement management software, Power BI reporting, Contract management systems.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for construction materials, MEP equipment, finishes, and contractor services.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and conduct commercial assessments.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules and budget targets.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, and site teams to forecast purchasing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality, and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations.

 

Key Deliverables & Performance Indicators

• Deliver annual procurement savings through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Reduce material lead times through supplier consolidation and improved planning.
• Manage high-value procurement spend across multiple development projects.
• Establish alternative supplier networks to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Track KPIs including on-time delivery performance, supplier compliance rate, purchase order cycle time, budget adherence, and working capital optimization.

 

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering (Preferred).
• Certifications (Preferred): CIPS Level 4/Level 5 (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), SAP Procurement Certification, Contract Management Certification, Project Management Fundamentals.

 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work in fast-paced project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making approach.
• Ethical and compliance-focused mindset.

 

Interested candidates, forward your resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com