BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Procurement Officer role involves managing procurement requirements proactively to ensure seamless operations, sourcing and acquiring raw materials and production supplies, and building strong relationships with suppliers. Key responsibilities include monitoring open orders, identifying potential shortages, negotiating pricing and delivery conditions, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. To be successful, the ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, proven procurement experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Company: Talented Recruitment Specialists
We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Procurement Officer to join our team in Umhlanga. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a vital role in sourcing and acquiring raw materials and production supplies for our manufacturing operations.
While experience in chemicals, coatings, adhesives, FMCG, or similar industries is highly advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in procurement and a willingness to learn.
Duties and Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for managing procurement requirements proactively, rather than simply processing purchase orders. You will need to stay ahead of production demand, stock requirements, lead times, and potential supply delays to ensure seamless operations.
Key responsibilities include
- Monitoring open orders and suppliers closely to confirm delivery dates - Identifying potential shortages or supplier risks early and escalating them to prevent production disruptions - Obtaining and comparing quotations, negotiating pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers - Building strong relationships with suppliers while maintaining high standards for quality, price, and delivery - Maintaining accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier documentation, and order statuses - Reviewing procurement spend to identify genuine cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply continuity - Collaborating closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency and support business growth
In addition, you will be responsible for:
- Sourcing, procuring, and managing the supply of raw materials in line with production and business requirements - Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships - Negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions - Managing supplier performance, quality, and delivery - Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies, governance, and relevant legislation - Monitoring procurement spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities - Working closely with internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency and support business growth
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field - Proven procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment - Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - High levels of organization and accuracy - Proactive and able to anticipate problems - Persistence in dealing with suppliers and internal follow-ups - Commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate effectively - Accountability and a willingness to take ownership through to final delivery - Calm and solutions-focused under pressure or when dealing with supply problems - Confidence to challenge information or ask questions when necessary - Reliability in communicating delays, risks, and outstanding matters early - Ability to work constructively within an established team and across different departments - Honesty and care when dealing with pricing, suppliers, and commercially sensitive information
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