Cost Optimization Engineer & Value Chain Manager (Qualified Engineer)

Properitas Personnel · Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Location
Pretoria
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 23, 2026

Job Description

The successfull candidate will lead efforts to reduce product costs and optimize the supply chain through strategic procurement, value engineering, and inventory management. This role is integral to driving cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance within the company’s ERP-driven production environment.

Responsibilities:


  • Analyze product and component cost structures and lead value engineering initiatives to reduce costs without compromising quality.

  • Manage strategic procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and develop supplier performance metrics to optimize pricing and reduce risks.

  • Align procurement and inventory policies with cash-flow targets, implement just-in-time principles, and monitor inventory KPIs.

  • Develop and manage order-based procurement planning processes to ensure timely ordering of critical components.

  • Oversee ERP/MRP system configuration related to procurement and cost data to ens...

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