Procurement Officer

FMCG/Food and Beverage Company is looking for an astute Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

To be successful as a Procurement Officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Purchase goods and services for the Company
- Follow ups on orders and their deliveries daily
- Liaise closely with Production Planner for order placement of direct goods
- Liaise closely with receiving for order delivery
- Liaise with suppliers and forge a good working relationship
- Source new suppliers for cost saving initiatives
- Follow through with QC 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
- Assist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering spares
- Work closely with Procurement Manager

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12
- **Diploma or degree in procurement / Supply Chain/ Business Management or CIPS**:

- 3-5 years relevant experience

**Role Competencies**
- FMCG, Manufacturing sector and/ or Engineering purchasing experience essential.
- Ability to manage large work-loads, maintain and deliver against Customer requirements.
- Analytical skills,
- Above average written/oral communications skill,
- Conflict Management,
- Advanced Excel

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R15,000.00 - R20,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Alrode, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in the FMCG/Food and Beverage industry?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- procurement: 3 years (required)