Procurement Officer - Saldanha, West Coast

SUMMARY:
Calling all experienced Procurement Officers!

POSITION INFO:

My client, a leading and well known company based in Saldanha on the West Coast (120km from Cape town) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Officer.

This position is reporting to the Procurement Manager.

PURPOSE: To buy goods and services in support of the operation activities of the Maintenance Department

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing Management 
• Technical qualifications will be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a buyer capacity in related industry
• Exposure to import terms and conditions.
• Strong conflict management skills and experience of negotiations 
• Experience of supplier relationship management and excellent negotiation skills 
• Superior customer service skills and strong administrative skills 
• Excellent analytic abilities, planning, decision making skills and ability to read, interpret and compile reports.
• Computer literacy- MS Office (with a high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Able to deal with all levels of management and suppliers.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• SA Citizens only
• Must be Criminal and Credit Clear
• Must reside in Saldanha or be willing to relocate

 OUTPUTS & MEASUREMENTS:

Duties include but will not be limited to:

• Award orders for maintenance work in conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendents.
• Understand and compare technical quotes. 
• Involved in technical buying, knowledge about machines and motorparts
• Negotiate pricing based on quotes and work done.
• Impose penalties based on agreed terms.
• Analyze spend and improve the sourcing process to maximize quality of work and minimize cost.  Select and source from suppliers in line with Preferential Procurement targets.
• Follow-up on outstanding orders and attend to account queries.
• Be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required.