Procurement Officer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Responsibilities and duties

  • Reporting directly to the line manager on procurement tasks and active projects.
  • Research and identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and assess their suitability
  • based on factors like price, quality, reliability, and delivery times.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best deals on price, delivery, and
  • quality.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain and
  • manage any issues or disputes that arise.
  • Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Updating and maintaining costing trackers for relevant products and/or services.
  • Keep track of order statuses, ensure timely delivery of goods and services, and manage any delays
  • or discrepancies.
  • Following up on outstanding orders to uphold project deadlines.
  • Work closely with departments like finance, operations, and inventory management to understand
  • procurement needs and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Ensure that inventory levels are maintained at optimal levels to meet business needs without
  • overstocking.
  • Coordinate the timely replenishment of stock to avoid shortages or disruptions to operations.
  • Analyse costs and seek opportunities to reduce expenses without compromising on quality or
  • service levels.
  • Work within the companys budget constraints and ensure that all procurement activities are costeffective.
  • Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to procurement, including
  • ethical sourcing and environmental considerations
Basic requirements
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Related Qualification (Certificate/Diploma)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email)
  • Xero Accounting Software (not requirement, but beneficial)
  • Bilingual in both English and Afrikaans
  • Own transport with valid drivers license

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1355859
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned