Procurement Officer

Job description

Tradeway is a leading marketing activation agency, connecting brands with consumers through innovative campaigns and experiential strategies. We work with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to deliver exceptional in-store, digital, and on-the-ground experiences.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to join our team. This role requires someone with strong commercial and operational acumen, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has proven experience in below-the-line (BTL) marketing procurement.


Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services across business units (including activation materials, uniforms, printing, logistics, and premiums).
  

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
  

• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and negotiate supplier contracts, payment terms, and SLAs.
  

• Maintain accurate supplier databases, pricing catalogues, and contractual documentation.
  

• Work closely with project and production teams to forecast procurement needs and plan purchases accordingly.
  

• Track purchase orders, deliveries, and supplier performance to ensure on-time and in-full delivery.
  

• Monitor and report on procurement spend, cost savings, and supplier compliance metrics.
  

• Support the implementation of procurement and supplier management policies across the business.
  

• Collaborate with finance for invoice reconciliation and to resolve supplier payment queries.
  

• Assist with BBBEE, ESG, and compliance reporting related to procurement and supplier development.
  

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
  

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in BTL marketing procurement (agency or production environment essential).
  

• Proven understanding of the marketing production supply chain — including printing, POS, event infrastructure, branded materials, and logistics.
  

• Strong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skills.
  

• Proficiency in Excel.
  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  

• Own vehicle advantageous.