A Johannesburg based engineering company is looking for a procurement officer who can assist
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
- Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis
- Work with internal stakeholders (operations staff) to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements
- Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance
- Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis
- Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets
- Develop sourcing strategies
- Cost saving budgeting and targeting
- Set and plan how to achieve supplier accreditation and service level management
- Payment terms negotiation, optimization and management
- Maintain contracts with vendors
- Review inventory and update as required
- Initiate and keep track of orders
- Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies
- Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on a regular basis
- Administration and reporting as necessary
- Make or purchase policy analysis and recommendations
- Lease or purchase policy evaluation and recommendation
Desired Experience & Qualification
The selected candidate will have a qualification relevant to the position, this could include accounting, business management or similar field.
3-4 years experience in procurement is essential.
proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
Strong Communication and negotiation skills.
Closing date : 28 February 2022
Package & Remuneration
market related package.