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
