Procurement Officer
Our Johannesburg branch has a vacancy for a suitably qualified person in the Procurement department.
Main Purpose
The purchasing of all equipment for the different sites as required per contract (purchasing at best delivery, price, and quality). The buyer is responsible for the overall running and management of the buying process. This will include administration of the buying process documentation, adaptation of procedures, and the daily generation and tracking of purchase orders predominantly for the construction side of the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Expedite getting suppliers opened onto Syspro/SAP, facilitate completion of necessary documentation and data verification.
- Obtain quotations and submit purchase orders to suppliers in response to purchase requests from internal clients.
- Prepare adjudication sheet with recommendations in accordance with the company’s standards for large orders.
- Obtain pricing of materials for the Proposals department.
- Expedite purchases, arranging collections and alternative delivery where necessary. Reconcile queries with creditors.
- Maintain hard and softcopy documents as per company procedures.
- Check pricing on BOQ and respond to client emails.
- Verification of BBBEE ALT (level 1 and 2) and maintain good relations with suppliers.
Qualifications and Experience
Matric preferably with a post technical diploma in Electrical and/or Instrumentation. Construction experience with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation procurement. SAP will be an advantage.
Special Requirements
A legal driving license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. A sense of urgency with a strong customer service orientation. Willingness and freedom to travel when required, including overnight stays away from home base. Hardworking & resourceful. The ability to read electrical drawings so as to do take-offs for procurement.
Working Conditions
Office based. Subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays should the need arise. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.
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