Supply Chain Purchasing Officer

4 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

RPO Recruitment's Pharmaceutical client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Supply Chain Purchasing Officer based in Gauteng.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for enhancing business efficiencies through accurate, updated, aligned, and well communicated processes, procedures, workflows, and operational systems.
- Regularly updating, improving, and clearly defining the scope and mandate of the various processes and systems, impacting, or impacted by other departments (primarily Regulatory, Compliance, Sales, and Finance).
- Identify industry recognized standards, methods, and tools to inform and advise the process design and audits.
- Develop creditable measures and dashboards for tracking the progresses and procedures to ensure enhanced efficiencies and smoother workflows.
- Design and conduct an audit to measure compliance levels to the current internal processes and practices and therefore provide feedback and measures to improve said internal processes.
- Work with relevant internal stakeholders to train and raise awareness of the company’s changing/improving Standard Operating Procedures, to ensure consistent implementation and ongoing alignment.
- Continually communicate, co-ordinate and track smooth intra and inter-departmental workflows and compliance to SOPs.
- To follow up in collaboration with cross functions the local manufacturing project to make sure that the products will be produced on time, according to our priorities and in line with the company quality standards and local regulatory requirements.
- To co-ordinate smooth goods flow between international shipping site, local packaging site till the delivery to the final distributor assuring the correctness of all the relevant documents to avoid any delay or extra logistics charges.
- To record and track the different transactions related to the mentioned operations as shipping invoices, production status, goods delivery and posting in distributor system in addition to payment settlements.
- To prepare subsidiary ex-factory monthly demand after the consolidation of the distributor purchasing orders.
- To continually improve cost efficiencies across the business from a procurement perspective in line with internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze existing spending with a view to improved cost savings outside inflation impact.
- Participate in developing technical definitions for goods and services to be procured, including, but not limited to:

- Finance: All company properties, repairs and maintenance, construction, utilities, freight
- Forwarders, customs agents, security, essential services including fire and sprinkler systems.
- Flood prevention measures, car fleet suppliers and financiers and fleet expenses (fuel, vehicle repairs, etc).
- Information Technology: Telecommunication requirements, hardware, and general software.
- Marketing: Promotional supplies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cost and service benchmarks, technological developments, and entry of new suppliers in each industry / market.
- Review international group preferred supplier agreements to determine their applicability for the company.
- Conduct research to ascertain best products in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Identify, source, and justify the most profitable suppliers.
- Display sound understanding of suppliers’ cost structures to be able to work with them to drive down costs in the supply chain.
- Negotiate (on a qualitative and quantitative standpoint), agree, and draw up contracts with suppliers.
- Continually check supplier quality and delivery to ensure it remains in line with what was agreed.
- Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.

**Requirements**:

- Supply Chain Qualification and/or Purchasing Qualification.
- ± 3 Years Supply Chain / Management Accounting Experience.
- Great understanding of the Financial System SAP.
- Computer literacy i.e., MS Office, Excel.
- Demonstrable success in academia and/or career with emphasis on continuity, progression, and level of attainment.
- Previous experience in an Accounting based environment.

**Benefits**:

- Salary: R450K/yr - R650K/yr, salary negotiable
- Paid Time Off (PTO)

We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

  • Supply Chain Purchasing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    RPO Recruitment's Pharmaceutical client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Supply Chain Purchasing Officer based in Gauteng.Responsibilities: Responsible for enhancing business efficiencies through accurate, updated, aligned, and well communicated processes, procedures, workflows, and operational systems. Regularly updating, improving, and clearly...

  • Supply Chain Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Supply Chain Officer within a pharmaceutical company based in Gauteng. The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for: - Develop the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of optimizing stock holding whilst improving customer service levels, rationalizing...

  • Supply Chain and Procurement Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa StaffCentral Consulting Full time

    **Job Duties/Responsibilities will include**: Perform supply chain management processes Obtain quotations if required by policy and obtain procurement approval Obtain quotations as specified in the policy Place orders and generate purchase order numbers as required Procure office stationary and other office assets in line with the procurement policy Check...

  • Supply Chain Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Supply Chain Officer within a pharmaceutical company based in Gauteng.The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:Develop the company's inventory management strategy with the aim of optimizing stock holding whilst improving customer service levels, rationalizing inventory,...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    1 week ago

    Midrand, South Africa Adcorp Holdings Full time

    **Synopsis** **Your role will be**: - Planning and executing Global & Local Procurement management strategies to optimize the profit potential for the company through strategic sourcing actions in accordance with agreed upon business plans. Managing the commodity management and supplier performance activities to achieve overall business objectives,...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    3 months ago

    Midrand, South Africa TalentCru Full time

    We are looking for a Professional Supply Chain Manager who is willing to join our clients Supply Chain team, with a motivation to work within an international and challenging environment. You will be required to travel often and needs someone who is highly flexible to do so, meaning visa applications, flight bookings and hotel bookings will be covered by the...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa TalentCru Full time

    We are looking for a Professional Supply Chain Manager who is willing to join our clients Supply Chain team, with a motivation to work within an international and challenging environment. You will be required to travel often and needs someone who is highly flexible to do so, meaning visa applications, flight bookings and hotel bookings will be covered by the...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Adcorp Holdings Full time

    SynopsisYour role will be: Planning and executing Global & Local Procurement management strategies to optimize the profit potential for the company through strategic sourcing actions in accordance with agreed upon business plans. Managing the commodity management and supplier performance activities to achieve overall business objectives, including...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Full Circle Resourcing Full time

    Supply Chain Manager - Gauteng - IS0LRY57XX6MPOSITION:PermanentCOMMENCEMENT: As soon as possibleDescription:Manage company's supply chain and provide operational and leadership support in executing business strategies in order to meet customers needs by making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.MINIMUM...

  • Supply Chain

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa People Dimension Full time

    IntroductionA well-established Computer support and services company based in Midrand, is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join their dynamic company and start their career.Duties & ResponsibilitiesRequesting best pricing from suppliers.Manages stock (Stock take, facilitating return and replacement of DOA spares bought)Customs clearance and booking of...

  • Supply Chain

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa People Dimension Full time

    IntroductionA well-established Computer support and services company based in Midrand, is looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join their dynamic company and start their career.Duties & Responsibilities Requesting best pricing from suppliers. Manages stock (Stock take, facilitating return and replacement of DOA spares bought) Customs clearance and booking of...

  • Plant Supply Chain Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Trading Places Recruitment Full time

    Provide leadership and oversight to the scheduling & logistics team, including materials purchasing planning, production scheduling, inventory management, product life cycle change management, disposals, risk and SLOB management, master data governance. Identify and implement improvements to working practices to improve efficiency, performance and...

  • Plant Supply Chain Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Trading Places Manufacturing Recruitment Full time

    Directly responsible for the strategy and management of the Plant Scheduling & Logistics/Warehouse teams including production & raw materials scheduling, inventory policy activities, TECO & Cycle counting and Warehouse team activities. Primary responsibility is to ensure availability of raw materials at optimum levels to execute the weekly production plan...

  • Plant Supply Chain Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Trading Places Manufacturing Recruitment Full time

    Directly responsible for the strategy and management of the Plant Scheduling & Logistics/Warehouse teams including production & raw materials scheduling, inventory policy activities, TECO & Cycle counting and Warehouse team activities. Primary responsibility is to ensure availability of raw materials at optimum levels to execute the weekly production plan...

  • Supply Chain Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Stag Retail Full time

    We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to manage inventory and procurement, coordinate with suppliers, and optimize supply chain processes.

  • Supply Chain Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Stag Retail Full time

    We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to manage inventory and procurement, coordinate with suppliers, and optimize supply chain processes.

  • Purchasing Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, South Africa Charm Recruitment Agency Full time

    **MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS** - Minimum Matric exemption certificate required. - Preferred bachelor´s degree (or higher) in a procurement/ supply chain related field. - Preferred 5 years of experience in Supply Chain environment. - Ideally Navision experience, but experience of purchasing in an ERP environment preferred. - Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel...

  • Supply Chain Administrator

    1 week ago

    Midrand, South Africa Freedom Stationery Full time

    PURPOSE Performs specific Administrative Supply Chainand Logistics tasks/ activities associated with the Warehouse and Distribution and Inventory record keeping system by updating and maintaining stock records and details, generating invoices and other related dispatch documentation and maintaining the departments files and records in order to ensure...

  • Supply Chain Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Freedom Stationery Full time

    PURPOSE Performs specific Administrative Supply Chainand Logistics tasks/ activities associated with the Warehouse and Distribution and Inventory record keeping system by updating and maintaining stock records and details, generating invoices and other related dispatch documentation and maintaining the departments files and records in order to ensure...

  • Senior Supply Chain Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions Full time

    Our client, Logistics Solutions company, is looking for Senior Supply Chain Consultants.The purpose of the role is to provide expertise, advice, support, report on, and lead complex supply chain solution projects that optimises organisational value chain integration and performance, underpinned by the company's supply chain and logistics capabilities.The...