PROCUREMENT OFFICER

A well-established company based in Springfield Park is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Source products and obtain competitive supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and lead times with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers.

Order & Procurement Administration

• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure timely deliveries.
• Verify incoming goods for quantity, quality and specifications.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and damaged goods with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier and inventory records.

Stock & Inventory Management

• Monitor fast-moving, slow-moving and out-of-stock items.
• Conduct and coordinate weekly/monthly stock reviews.
• Analyse stock turnover and identify obsolete or excess stock.
• Plan procurement based on sales trends and stock requirements.

Reporting & Cost Management

• Monitor purchasing expenditure against budgets.
• Analyse supplier pricing and market trends.
• Prepare procurement and supplier performance reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and bulk purchasing.

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, Stores, Finance and Management.
• Communicate urgent stock requirements and procurement updates.
• Attend operational and management meetings.
• Assist with procurement process improvements and SOP updates.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric is compulsory
• Higher education qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant procurement/purchasing experience
• Experience within the hardware, construction or wholesale environment will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Computer literate with good Excel knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to analyse pricing, stock and purchasing information
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach

Location: Springfield Park
Work Arrangement: In-person

If you are organised, commercially minded and have a passion for procurement and supplier management, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: R8 000,00 - R9 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person