Procurement Officer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Procurement Officer has the responsibility to manage national stock levels of consumable, capital equipment, life sciences products, raw material and warehouse consumables including:

• Placing stock purchases for all required products from suppliers,
• Ensuring that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.
• Managing relationships with freight forwarders & couriers to ensure that products are handled and transported appropriately
• Ensuring that goods are stored appropriately and warehouse staff are trained on how to store, handle & transport all products/raw material
• Local costings/ Preparing documents for import costings
• The responsibilities include evaluating suppliers (including couriers & freight forwarders), ensuring product quality & safety is maintained, preparing reports and creating/maintain good relationships with key suppliers.
• Management of Freight Forwarding/Clearing Agent process such as shipment, booking space, preparing bills of loading, customs declarations, etc. and arranges the proper customs clearance to meet specific regulations, with proper tariff codes for all import/export materials.
• Acts as information point for customer services staff.
• Work closely with the Finance, Product Management, Warehouse, Raw Material Stores, Production, Customer Services Department and Quality Administration.
• The company operates in the Medical Devices and Printing & Packaging industries.

• Min of Matric
• 10 years experience in procurement role

• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving capacity, with demonstrated ability for considerable analysis and sound judgment to find solutions in a complex environment with shifting and competing priorities.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants.

• Salary range btw R35K to R45K dependent upon level of experience;
• 18 days of annual leave
• 1 day birthday leave
• Discretionary Medical Aid – Discovery Health 50% of bench mark plan
• Mandatory pension fund contributions after successful completion of the 6 month probation period
• Necessary qualifications are a priority and non-negotiable
• NOTE: Salaries are dependent on experience and current Salary Package of applicants.