Procurement Officer

 

Recruiter:

JSConsult (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000001/JS

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Location:

Emalahleni, South Africa

Salary:

20 000 Monthly


SUMMARY:
Witbank based client is looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.
The successful candidate will have worked as a procurement officer and should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, you should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Witbank based client is looking for an astute procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The procurement officer's responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.
The successful candidate will have worked as a procurement officer and should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. Ultimately, you should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

Procurement Officer Responsibilities:

  • Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
  • Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
  • Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
  • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
  • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
  • Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
  • Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Procurement Officer Requirements:

  • Qualification in procurment, business management or a similar field preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage Pastel
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Supervisory and management experience.
  • Attention to detail.

 

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