Procurement Officer

Responsible for procurement and sourcing of high-quality products locally and international identifying the best sources of supply and services that meet the organization’s requirements. Responsible for developing and implementing cost control policies and practices across all categories of spend

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience within a similar environment responsible for all cross-functional duties including but not limited to hands-on procurement, supplier negotiations, logistics and stock management in a multi-branch environment.
• Experience in logistics/distribution/supply chain will be advantageous
• Ability to Analyse Spend and Identify Market Trends
• Data Management & Analysis skills
• MS Office at intermediate level and MS Excel at Advanced level

Key Result Areas:

• Monthly review of categories of spend to ensure validity and accuracy of supplier costs
• Ability to identify efficiencies in procurement practises
• Promote and develop a comparative model to analyse the offering of new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate rates and payment terms with suppliers
• Maintain all system information.
• Manage and report on supplier performance
• Maintain and coordinate Procurement activities, administration and liaison across BUs.
• Address vendor and customer enquiries/queries about order changes or cancellations.
• Attend regular meetings with key suppliers updating requirements, forecasts, and performance matters
• Contract administration activities that ensure effective purchasing
• Assist with the Tender process and associated communication.
• Expediting of orders and Procurement transactions
• Update Vendor report that addresses the monthly checking of BBBEE Certification, relevant Accreditation, Compliance documents and Expiry dates
• Admin activities such as updating contract register, Vendor lists, catalogues, survey reports and performing recons as required