Job Summary
Our client in the Durban area is looking for a Procurement Officer with experience within the FMCG, Manufacturing sector and or Engineering purchasing.
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Diploma or degree in procurement / Supply Chain/ Business Management or CIPS
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- FMCG, Manufacturing sector and/ or Engineering purchasing experience essential
- Advanced MS. Excel
Skills:
- Diplomacy
- Initiative
- Assertiveness
- Tolerance of stress
- Creativity
- Proactivity
- Attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- Able to interact at middle management level
- Able to plan ahead
- Manage time
- Able to prioritize
Responsibilities (Not limited to):
- Purchase Engineering Spares for Mobeni plant / stores and for production process, this includes raw materials, bottles, cartons, labels etc
- Follow up on orders and their deliveries daily both with receiving clerk and suppliers
- Liaise closely with Production Planner for order placement of direct goods, as he has the forecast for orders coming in.
- Forge a good working relationship with suppliers.
- Source new suppliers for cost saving initiatives.
- Follow through with Quality Control on new supplier approval for new supply of goods or raw materials.
- Assist marketing with RND, follow through to completion if new artwork or amendments is needed
- Month End reconciliation checking for signoff before payment, liaising with accounts department
- Assist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering spares
- Work closely with Procurement Manager
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
