Procurement Officer
The HR Company Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end local and international procurement activities to ensure a consistent, cost-effective supply of batteries and related products.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, issue purchase orders, and follow up on estimated delivery dates (ETAs).
- Review and approve branch orders from local suppliers, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and operational requirements.
- Forecast stock requirements, monitor inventory levels across branches, and minimise stock shortages and supply chain disruptions.
- Prepare monthly forecast-versus-actual reports, obtain feedback from branches, and generate sales reports to support procurement planning.
- Monitor stock movement and inventory accuracy, including reviewing and approving stock journals
- Conduct stock valuations, calculate variances and investigate discrepancies across branches.
- Assist with distribution centre (DC) stocktakes and investigate stock discrepancies where required.
- Oversee freight, shipping and warehousing processes, including verifying freight invoices and DC warehousing invoices.
- Coordinate product buyouts when required to address stock shortages and meet operational demands.
- Ensure compliance with NRCS regulations and applicable legislation, including preparing and submitting quarterly NRCS levy returns.
- Manage Letters of Authority (LOAs) and maintain the required regulatory documentation.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements to procurement, logistics and supply chain processes.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and internal controls.
- A diploma or other relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
- Minimum 7 year experience in a procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or general administrative role.
- Experience working with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory management systems would be beneficial.
- Exposure to procurement across multiple branches or business units would be advantageous.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Good numerical ability and accuracy. Works confidently ith quantities, pricing, costs and spreadsheet information.
- Familiarity with stock control and inventory administration.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good planning and organising skills
Talent CandeyJohannesburg
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.
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stock journals for approval by the Procurement Officer or Manager
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