Procurement Officer

 

Recruiter:

Kencorp

Job Ref:

913835264

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Location:

KwaZulu, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

An experienced Procurement Officer is required for a food-based company in the Durban North area of KZN

 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining the required levels of stock and materials
  • Timeous placement of orders to ensure continuity of supply and minimum stock levels
  • Review orders for accuracy and generate relevant Purchase Orders
  • Ensure that all sourcing cycle information is entered accurately and timeously onto the system
  • Attend to delivery queries of materials purchased from foreign suppliers, including related custom and shipping documentation
  • Follow-up on all release documents for cross-border and seaport consignments
  • Complete ad-hoc administrative activities that may not be directly related to the Procurement process
  • Provide all support-related functions to assist the Procurement Manager in meeting deadlines and avoiding material shortages
  • Sourcing from alternative suppliers as and when required
  • Applying sound sourcing principles in order to achieve the best supply at the most competitive rates
  • Actively reduce the risk of unreliable suppliers, while maintaining quality and pricing

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • A relevant Procurement/Supply Chain Management qualification would be beneficial
  • Must have +3 years Procurement (FMCG) experience – NOT Negotiable
  • Good background/understanding of food-based ingredients
  • MS Office with Advanced Excel skills
  • Good working Knowledge of Syspro, SAP, JD Edwards or similar ERP system
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Able to prioritize tasks and work independently
  • Work consistently and accurately in a high-pressure environment


 

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