Procurement Officer

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase goods in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Company policies and standards and work instructions.Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on the given purchasing request.Support the vendors during the preparation of the technical/commercial proposals with the obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info.Prepare the commercial bid tabulation to compare different proposals and suggest actions to be taken to improve bid results and/or select the vendor.Follow up and negotiate.Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools.Ability to add value, reduce costs, and input to business improvements.Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.Assist with setting up SOPs and constantly revising within the Department.Ensure SOPs are being adhered to at all times.Able to apply relevant occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety Legislation.Ensure that all SOP's are enforced.Monitor performance.Decision-making and escalation.Achieve work performance by obtaining information from peers, subordinates, and superiors.Communicate important non-routine information to superiors and/or other departments by judging what is necessary to maintain and enhance production.REQUIREMENTS: Must have 3 years of experience in a procurement role. (chilled FMCG highly advantageous)Matric senior certificate or NQF level # 4 (compulsory).Tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain advantageous.Proficiency in MS Office – must have strong Excel skills.Experience with Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Expediting.Experience in a production manufacturing environment.Experience with ERP and MRP.Understanding of popular products in the industry.Excellent interpersonal and social skills.Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and achieve set targets.Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.Commercial and financial awareness.Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
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