Procurement Officer

SUMMARY:
A Procurement Officer is needed ASAP.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a reputable organization, is urgently seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team based in Midrand. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders at member institutions, to identify opportunities for new group purchasing contracts. This role involves conducting market research, developing procurement strategies, and overseeing the tender and contract award processes, to ensure cost-effective, high-value group contracts.

You will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and promoting the organization’s services. Additionally, you’ll coordinate inter-disciplinary procurement forums and contribute to strategic and operational planning with their leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender management, admin and evaluation.
• Oversee procurement services for assigned contract portfolios, driving efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Manage supplier contracts with a strong focus on cost optimization and service quality.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and suppliers.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from member institutions and suppliers, ensuring quality, timely deliveries, and adherence to procurement goals.
• Ensure effective and timely resolution of order and delivery-related issues.
• Facilitate efficient supply chain management processes.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing and shared services.
• Supervise one support staff member and provide backup support across roles as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely management reports to the CEO and member forums.
• Ensure that all tender processes are legally sound and defensible.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a corporate procurement environment (dealing with tenders in the private sector).
• Familiarity with e-procurement systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.