Procurement Specialist

Job Description: Procurement Specialist (Wind Power Project, South Africa)

• Industry Focus: Wind Power & Renewable Energy Engineering
• Location: Based in JHB, South Africa | Short-term travel to wind farm project sites and other African countries
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote wind farm sites are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist senior procurement team in end-to-end procurement execution: including sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation, order issuance, delivery follow-up for electrical systems, mechanical components, tower parts, auxiliary materials and engineering services.

2. Utilize electrical/mechanical knowledge to review technical datasheets, specifications, product standards and compatibility requirements of related materials which need be procured, ensure purchased items meet project design & operational specifications.

3. Support supplier management work: collect supplier information, maintain supplier contact list, assist in supplier data sorting and preliminary evaluation.

4. Collaborate with engineering, project management, QHSE, ED and finance teams to align procurement demand, resolve technical mismatch, delivery delay and on-site material issues in a timely manner.

5. Undertake short-term on-site support at wind farm locations: incoming material inspection, supplier site verification, and urgent procurement coordination for construction/O&M progress.

6. Assist in monitoring market price trends of related procurement materials and services, support the implementation of daily procurement cost control measures.

7. Maintain complete procurement documents, comply with company policies, South African labour & trade regulations, and renewable energy project management standards.

8. Complete and file procurement-related documents (purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, etc.) to ensure standardized and complete procurement records.

Job Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines

2. Work Experience: Around 2+ years of relevant work experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering support or related fields; experience in wind energy, construction or engineering industry is a plus, not mandatory

3. Technical Knowledge: Basic professional knowledge of Electrical or Mechanical engineering, able to understand simple engineering drawings, product technical descriptions and material specifications

4. Core Skills: Basic communication and coordination skills, careful and detail-oriented, strong learning ability and teamwork spirit; proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

5. Essential Requirements: Possess a valid South African driver’s license and ability to drive independently; willing to travel to local wind farm project sites for short-term business trips

6. Language: Fluent in written and spoken English

7. Soft Skills: Responsible, proactive, able to complete assigned tasks efficiently, and adapt to flexible project site work needs