Procurement Officer

Our client in the Durban area is looking for a Procurement Officer with experience within the FMCG, Manufacturing sector and or Engineering purchasing. 

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in procurement / Supply Chain/ Business Management or CIPS
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• FMCG, Manufacturing sector and/ or Engineering purchasing experience essential
• Advanced MS. Excel

Skills: 

• Diplomacy
• Initiative
• Assertiveness
• Tolerance of stress
• Creativity
• Proactivity
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Able to interact at middle management level
• Able to plan ahead
• Manage time
• Able to prioritize

Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Purchase Engineering Spares for Mobeni plant / stores and for production process, this includes raw materials, bottles, cartons, labels etc
• Follow up on orders and their deliveries daily both with receiving clerk and suppliers
• Liaise closely with Production Planner for order placement of direct goods, as he has the forecast for orders coming in.
• Forge a good working relationship with suppliers.
• Source new suppliers for cost saving initiatives.
• Follow through with Quality Control on new supplier approval for new supply of goods or raw materials.
• Assist marketing with RND, follow through to completion if new artwork or amendments is needed
• Month End reconciliation checking for signoff before payment, liaising with accounts department
• Assist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering spares
• Work closely with Procurement Manager

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted