Procurement Specialist

About the Position

Join the Team: Procurement Specialist

Dragonfly Aerospace is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Stellenbosch. In this role, you will drive end-to-end material management for specialized, low-volume production. This role bridges suppliers and the shop floor by balancing procurement, inventory planning, and ERP data integrity with high precision.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Buyer Operations

• End-to-End Sourcing: Manage the purchasing lifecycle for highly specialized components, from initial RFQ to delivery.
• Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with niche vendors, ensuring quality standards and lead times are met.

Stock Level & Inventory Planning

• Precision Planning: Procure based on the project’s production needs. Maintain the balance, ensuring we never halt assembly while avoiding bloated inventory costs.
• Lead-Time Management: Account for long or unpredictable lead times of specialized parts.

ERP Data Management & Readiness

• Oversee Manufacturing Orders, as defined by the Project Manager, and ensure all required components are accounted for in accordance with production priorities.
• Audit and update system data so that production schedules accurately reflect material availability and lead times.
• Identify gaps in the ERP workflow and implement cleaner data practices to streamline operations.

Mature Production Cost Data

• Assist in developing detailed product costing.

Requirements

Core Skills

• ERP: Aptitude for ERP systems with a knack for maintaining data hygiene.
• Procurement: Proven experience in managing procurement processes.
• Inventory Planning: Ability to plan and manage inventory levels effectively.

Secondary Skills

• Analytical & Detail-Driven: Focused on detail and happy to also complete low-level administrative tasks with high precision.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to understand technical component descriptions and collaborate effectively with engineering and production teams.
• Self-Starter: Comfortable working independently in a low-volume environment where you must self-manage your daily loading.

Education/ Qualification Requirements

• 5 years’ relevant experience in a relevant environment
• Grade 12
• Relevant Diploma
• English: Essential
• Afrikaans: Added Advantage

Location

The Procurement Specialist will be based in Dragonfly’s Stellenbosch office outside Cape Town.

Apply Now

If you’re organized, detail-focused, and ready to contribute to keeping our procurement and logistics processes running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to [email protected] and join a team that’s shaping the future of Earth observation.

About the Company

Dragonfly Aerospace is at the forefront of Earth observation technology, providing innovative solutions for satellite design and remote sensing in agriculture. We are committed to advancing space situational awareness and sustainability.