Supply Chain Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Lasec® Group Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

As a leading scientific brand in Africa, Lasec is renowned for importing and supporting a wide range of fast-moving scientific products from trusted suppliers and manufacturers across Europe, America, and Asia. To ensure the continued efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations, Lasec SA is seeking to appoint a dynamic and skilled Supply Chain Specialist to join our team at the Cape Town Head Office.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role within the Product Department, contributing to the strategic sourcing and procurement of high-quality scientific products that support our clients and drive our business forward.

Requirements that must be met:

  • A Bachelor of Commerce/Science or similar business-related qualification.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Buying/Inventory.
  • Specialisation in relevant field of study/expertise.
  • Commercial affinity for understanding business basics.
  • Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
  • Results-driven ability to multi-task.
  • High attention to detail coupled with strong analytical and reasoning skills.
  • A high level of proficiency operating Microsoft Office specifically Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • A valid driver's license.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

  • Demand Planning and Purchasing: Using market knowledge and forecasting to ensure correct stock levels to meet growth targets, creating purchase orders on the system and acquiring the required purchase order approvals.
  • Supplier Relationships: Handling of all communications with suppliers regarding orders as well as negotiating price, discount and delivery terms.
  • Communicating with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure on time arrival of product.
  • Product-Portfolio Management: Rationalization of product lines and suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability, certification and technical support.
  • Costings: Adhering to cost allocations, expenditure procedures and supply chain principles.
  • Administration and General Responsibilities.

Remuneration will be discussed at final interview stage.

Should you wish to apply for the position please email your CV and motivation to .

The closing date for applications is
Monday, 13 October 2025
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