Procurement Administrator

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and reviews them with minimal supervision
• Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment, and Supplier Performance
• Opening of new Job Cards on Pastel Evolution
• Sourcing the most affordable materials locally and abroad
• Sourcing specialized items required by customers
• Develop key relationships with key supply partners
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones
• Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are achievable
• Capturing of requisitions on Pastel Evolution in order for orders to be generated
• Populating orders with all required information
• Detailed price comparison with percentage difference detailed
• Consolidation of stationery and office cleaning requirements as well as procurement of other goods
• Procurement of stationery and office cleaning supplies
• Ensuring an adequate supply of all required materials, components, and equipment
• Weekly supplier reports on all long lead item open orders
• Checking price variances between official orders and supplier invoices
• Expedite orders with suppliers to meet production or general deadlines
• Daily upkeep of payment request register and quotes folder
• Other general procurement administrative duties within the scope of work

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Post matric qualification in Procurement Administration
• 2 years experience in Procurement administration in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Knowledge of inventory management software (e. g ERP, Pastel Evolution)
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Strong numerical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Excel is non –negotiable)