Procurement Officer

Job Specification (not totally inclusive)

• Sourcing of goods and services as per specified requirement using tactical sourcing method.
• Converting purchase requisition to purchase orders, in line with procure to pay process.
• Executing end-to-end RFX processes and managing queries related to procure to pay process.
• Setting up Contracts /Service Level Agreements with selected suppliers and managing contract register accordingly.
• Identifying savings opportunities and prepare monthly savings report.
• Ensuring that the procurement of goods and services is consistent with the procurement policy and business requirements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders.
• Identifying process improvements and aligning processes with Procurement Policy.
• Performing any other work delegated/assigned within Indirect Procurement and reporting as necessary.

Minimum Skills required.

• Grade 12.
• Must have a Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or at least NQF level 6 qualification.
• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement of industrial commodities in a Manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of vendor on-boarding procedures and material master data related requests.
• Must have proven experience in executing projects as required and support internal customers.
• Must have working knowledge of contracts, RFx and BBBEE.
• Must have SAP R/3 experience; and be computer literate in MS Office suit. and
• Must have driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Behavioral Competencies required.

• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and commercially minded.
• Must have excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines, and
• Must be willing to travel to suppliers.