Procurement Officer

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

3040880864

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leader in the logistics and supply chain industry is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team based in Durban.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric
Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management
Minimum 5+ years experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensure that purchase requisitions are properly motivated and approved by the business unit manager.
Ensure that the requirements are fully understood, and supply alternatives evaluated by procurement.
Ensure that the purchase order is properly prepared and approved by appointed director.
Achieve a balance between quality and price.
Understanding the urgency, service / product requirement and meeting those needs
>90% satisfaction rate of business unit managers in a satisfaction survey.
Report exercise and/or wasted expenditure
Negotiation of terms of service / delivery
Monitoring the performance of suppliers
Targeted appointment considering BBBEE and historical supplier performance.
Ensure that service / goods are delivered satisfactory on time in accordance with the requirements of the business unit manager.
Must ensure that procurement provides feedback on the procurement process to business unit manager within 2 days of a purchase requisition.
Ongoing procurement requirement is planned / forecast and scheduled.
Negotiation of supplier contracts & service level agreements.
Monitoring the performance of suppliers.
Monthly expenditure reporting
Monthly procurement performance reporting
Monthly savings reporting
Monthly wasted expenditure reporting
Monthly / weekly supplier account reconciliations.
Maintain approved supplier database.

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