Procurement Officer (Imports)

• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5+ years experience in procurement, purchasing, or inventory management (manufacturing/industrial environment preferred)
• Proven experience managing international suppliers
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Evolution or similar)
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Excel
• Foreign procurement experience essential

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Commercial and strategic thinking
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and proactive
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle from sourcing to delivery
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier contracts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers (China, UK, USA, Turkey, and other markets)
• Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to drive cost savings
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality and compliance standards are met

• Analyse stock levels to maintain optimal inventory and avoid shortages or overstocking
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and high-risk inventory
• Forecast demand based on sales trends and operational requirements
• Manage reorder levels and implement effective safety stock strategies
• Improve inventory turnover and working capital efficiency

• Prepare detailed procurement and inventory reports for management
• Analyse costing structures, pricing, margins, and landed costs
• Evaluate supplier lead times and their impact on operations
• Provide strategic insights to improve efficiency and profitability
• Compile monthly reports on stock movement, procurement spend, and margin performance

• Utilise ERP systems such as Sage Evolution for procurement and inventory management
• Ensure accurate data capturing and maintenance
• Maintain high levels of data integrity for reporting and audit purposes