Procurement Officer

Job Spec

Our reputable client within the battery distribution and energy solutions industry is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join their team in Johannesburg.

To coordinate local and international procurement activities across multiple branches and business units, ensuring accurate purchasing processes, effective supplier communication, stock availability, inventory control and compliance with company procedures.

Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or related administration
• Strong procurement and purchasing administration experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory systems advantageous
• Experience coordinating procurement across multiple branches advantageous
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory administration
• Strong numerical ability and accuracy with pricing, quantities and costs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• Ability to follow up consistently and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve local purchasing orders submitted by branches
• Check international supplier order confirmations against price lists
• Send orders to suppliers and follow up on delivery ETAs
• Review freight invoices and process container GRNs
• Coordinate supplier communication and purchasing documentation
• Assist with additional purchasing and buyouts when required

• Approve weekly interbranch transfers (IBTs)
• Prepare monthly order forms
• Review and approve stock journals across business units
• Extract stock valuations and investigate variances
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory reconciliations
• Maintain accurate stock and purchasing records

• Prepare monthly forecast-versus-actual reports
• Follow up with branches regarding forecasting information
• Extract sales and inventory reports when required
• Ensure procurement and stock reporting is accurate and up to date

• Prepare quarterly NRCS levy submissions
• Assist with Letters of Authority (LOAs)
• Review warehousing invoices
• Maintain accurate procurement and compliance documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, branches and internal departments
• Provide administrative support to the Procurement Manager
• Follow up on outstanding orders, queries and documentation

Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.