Paper Procurement Officer

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000114/Trin

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation in the manufacturing industry is currently recruiting for a Paper Procurement Officer to join their team. This is an urgent appointment and an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong understanding of the paper industry, local and international markets, and high-value purchasing.

POSITION INFO:

What you'll be responsible for:

Managing the procurement of paper across local and international markets
Sourcing, negotiating and placing high-value orders
Monitoring supplier pricing, availability and lead times
Analysing market trends and procurement data to support purchasing decisions
Managing supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply
Preparing and managing procurement documentation and authorisations
Ensuring purchases align with business requirements, budgets and approval processes
Working closely with Production Planning and internal stakeholders
Managing multiple orders and priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we're looking for:

â 3–5 years' procurement experience
â Must-have: Paper procurement experience
â Experience dealing with local and international suppliers
â Strong analytical and commercial skills
â Experience managing high-value procurement transactions
â Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities
â Excellent attention to detail and administration
â Ability to work confidently with procurement authorisations and significant financial values
â Strong Excel and reporting skills
A background in paper procurement, production planning or a closely related manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous.

This role would suit someone who understands that one procurement decision can have a multimillion-rand impact and has the commercial judgement to get it right.

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What we're looking for:

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