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

• 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.
• 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.
• Support supplier management work: collect supplier information, maintain supplier contact list, assist in supplier data sorting and preliminary evaluation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in monitoring market price trends of related procurement materials and services, support the implementation of daily procurement cost control measures.
• Maintain complete procurement documents, comply with company policies, South African labour & trade regulations, and renewable energy project management standards.
• Complete and file procurement-related documents (purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, etc.) to ensure standardized and complete procurement records.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines
• 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
• Technical Knowledge: Basic professional knowledge of Electrical or Mechanical engineering, able to understand simple engineering drawings, product technical descriptions and material specifications
• 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)
• 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
• Language: Fluent in written and spoken English
• Soft Skills: Responsible, proactive, able to complete assigned tasks efficiently, and adapt to flexible project site work needs