Purchasing Clerk

We are an importer and distributor of catering equipment. Our Purchasing Department is seeking a detail oriented clerk to work with the manager to administrate orders.

Typical Duties:

- Prepare and maintain excel spreadsheets with product information.
- Prepare purchase orders and transport orders.
- Keep track of purchases and suppliers, and handle inquiries about orders.T
- Gather information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Make sure that what was purchased arrives on schedule and prepare reports for management.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Monitor inventory, perform buying duties when necessary, and contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries.
- Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to assist in determine the best bid, track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders, and calculate relevant costs.

**Education**:

- A Bachelors of Commerce or relevant Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Matric Exemption or equivalent.

**Experience**:

- Relevant prior experience in administration for a similar business is required.
- A grasp of working with imports is a plus.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and workflows e.g. Sage ERP, Dynamics, etc is a plus.
- Experience working with data in excel to handle data with some use of formulae e.g. Vlookup, IF statements, Concatenations etc.
- Experience with international suppliers in a buying/administration role is preferred.

Langage:

- A native European language e.g. French, Spanish, German is a plus.
- Excellent English language for written and spoken communication.

Characteristics:

- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Controls Quality & Standards
- Business Mindedness
- Customer Orientation
- Team Orientation
- Assertiveness
- Communication Skills

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)