Procurement Officer

Express Employment Professionals Midrand • Other • Centurion, South Africa • 3d ago

- Negotiate pricing
- Send enquiries out and get pricing
- Place orders as needed according to urgency
- Track order details (e.g. Suppliers, Quantities, Prices) into internal databases
- Review quality of purchased products (Inspect materials)
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
- Acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers

Desired Experience & Qualification

- Minimum Matric (Grade 12)
- Preferably Male
-Proven experience managing supply chain operations. (+- 2 - 5 years)
- Knowledge of negotiation terms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills,
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Good knowledge of supplier sourcing practices (Researching, evaluating and liaising with suppliers)
- Advanced calculating skills
- Sage (evolution) knowledge will be an advantage
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
- Strategic thinking
-Great relationship management