Procurement Specialist

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta002489/EP

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

TBA

SUMMARY:

Our client that is a global supplier of premium long-distance digital radio communication technology. They serve various clients in the international market with an extensive range of products and services, divided into four distinct segments. They have a growing team of engineers, production personnel and supporting staff, led by an avid management team with extensive expertise in the field of HF and V/UHF communications. They are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team to help us enable our clients to reach beyond boundaries.

Our client is seeking a passionate, experienced and virtuous Procurement Specialist who is comfortable working in a technically complex environment where collaboration is key. As our work is constantly evolving and innovating, we need someone who can anticipate our procurement needs to ensure we always have a competitive edge.

POSITION INFO:

Position: Procurement Specialist

Location: Gauteng, Tshwane

Salary Range: TBA

Minimum Requirements:

5 years’ experience in a procurement and purchasing role
A degree in BCom Supply Chain Management or similar
Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
Experience in Pastel Partner (Purchase Orders, Stocktake, Etc.)

Main Responsibilities:

Coordinate and execute the company’s purchasing activities while striking a balance between negotiations for the best price/lead time and treating suppliers fairly
Manage an efficient flow of goods via an Excel-based system to ensure optimum inventory levels as per production requirements
Develop and maintain long-term, positive relationships with suppliers
Issue purchase orders in Pastel for the components of a particular bill of materials (BOM)
Manage the stocktaking process
Devise fruitful sourcing strategies to discover new suppliers, ensuring multiple sources of supply
Liaise with key employees to determine procurement needs, along with quality and delivery requirements
Find a balance between prioritising the demands of procuring components for production and for prototyping
Monitor component RoHS and REACH compliance, moisture sensitivity levels (MSL), expiry dates and obsolescence
Execute counterfeit parts prevention strategies

Specialised Knowledge & Experience Preferred:

Extensive knowledge of sourcing, negotiating and procurement techniques
A firm grasp or background knowledge of component handling and the surface mount assembly (SMA) process

Soft Skills Preferred:

This position might be for you if:

You have a passion for procurement
You are extremely trustworthy and act with unwavering integrity
You are self-motivated and driven
You are able to manage a demanding workload in a technically complex environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines
You have an exceptional talent in sourcing, negotiating and persuading
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster strong relationships with external stakeholders
You have the ability to engage and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people
You show fairness towards key suppliers to balance the tension between competitive pricing and value add
You have the ability to think strategically and optimise opportunities
You have a strong work ethic and you consistently go above and beyond to get things done
You are a meticulous individual and have brilliant organisational skills
You can think on your feet and adapt to everchanging circumstances

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