Procurement Officer

SUMMARY:
A highly renowned engineering establishment is looking for an exceptional and passionate individual to join their dynamic Operations Team as a Procurement Officer, specializing in procurement of electronics and mechanics for various facets of aerospace production

R35 000 pm | On Site | Northern Suburbs | Perm

POSITION INFO:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Employee will work as a Procurement Officer and scope of work will include, but are not limited to:

• Requesting quotations and ordering materials from approved suppliers to meet the company’s demand
• Maintaining acceptable levels of materials and accurate documentation on the ERP
• Timely creation and submission of Purchase Orders for approval via the ERP
• Completing external provider evaluations to ensure compliance with AS9100
• Conducting incoming inspections once material has arrived
• Capturing purchased stock and materials on the ERP
• Addressing supplier queries promptly and efficiently
• Communicating progress from vendors and suppliers to team members and managers
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times product ranges, etc.
• Complying with current company procurement procedures and policies
• Performing minor support roles within the company as required

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years

• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc).
• Excellent administrative & organisational skills
• Excellent planning & coordinating skills
• Strong communication and negotiations skills. Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• A good understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and potential issues
• Pro-active approach to own and manage technical query processes between supplier and engineers

• Experience in procurement of electronic components
• Experience in coordinating international shipping from suppliers
• Familiar with ERP systems

• Ability to learn fast and absorb new information quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written)