Procurement Coordinator

Innovative manufacturing company based in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch is looking to employ a Procurement Coordinator to support their Planning & Procurement Director. You will take responsibility of acquisition of goods, materials, and/or services for manufacturing purposes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Managing supply

• Review production plan & prepare forecasts for material to be used in production.
• Source and procure products in sufficient quantity and quality to ensure availability for production in accordance with production schedule.

Manage Relationships

• Coordinate the purchasing function in a collaborative manner with the various functions of sales & marketing, production, warehousing & production planning.
• Maintain and develop good relations within vendor community

Reduce Costs

• Source, evaluate and recommend new suppliers and materials that help generate cost savings or reduce usage without sacrificing quality

Process documentation

• Fulfil contract manufacturing commitments by managing purchases within contract parameters as agreed with brand principals.
• Generating, adjusting and expediting purchase orders ensuring inventory levels are aligned with production schedule requirements.
• Processing good received vouchers ensuring that orders are fulfilled in accordance with the purchase orders (right quantity; price; quality and date)

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant degree or Supply Chain Diploma advantageous (eg SAPICS)
• Minimum 3 years'' experience in FMCG environment / similar position
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Experience with software packages including Sage Evolution, SAP, Syspro or similar
• Experience with purchasing/buying negotiation
• Strong written & verbal communication skills with vendors, customers and co workers
• Critical thinker with strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Multi-tasker who deals well with pressure
• Attention to detail and great sense of urgency
• Financial acumen
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

SALARY

Negotiable depending on qualification and experience

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email CR527 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation as well as your notice period to Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.