Our client, a Funeral Assurance Group based in Durban is currently in search of a Senior Procurement Officer , the successful incumbent will be responsible for procuring goods and services in compliance with Group Policies and Procedures within the Group Finance Department a Division of the Group.
Qualifications:
- NQF6 qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field
- Thorough knowledge of SLAs, vetting of suppliers and B-BBEE requirements related to procurement spend
- High levels of computer literacy
Experience and Knowledge required:
- 5 years’ experience as a Buyer/Procurement Officer in a high transaction environment.
- Sector experience preferred: Insurance / Financial Services
- Team supervision experience
- Experience in process development and documentation
Skills and Competencies required:
- Thorough knowledge of SLAs, vetting of suppliers and B-BBEE requirements related to procurement spend
- High levels of computer literacy
- Proficient with IFRS and corporate tax, strong technical accounting, and tax knowledge
- Consolidations experience
- Proven experience in strategy and business development
- Strategic and visionary skills
- Coaching and mentorship skills
- People management skills.
Key Performance Areas:
- Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with the specified budget, quality requirements, the B-BBEE strategy and delivery targets
- Utilize best practices, strategies and methods to negotiate advantageous pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Build and maintain the group’s database of preferred suppliers and ensure that good relationships are maintained with the key / strategic suppliers
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and suppliers