Procurement / Stock Controller

Position: Procurement / Stock Controller

Salary: Market related

Location: Germiston

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Reference Number: CWR.PSC.PPC.16102024

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is within the Manufacturing industry and they are looking for a Procurement / Stock Controller to join their team at their Germiston branch.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A highly motivated and experienced Stock / Procurement Controller with a proven track record of successfully managing inventory levels, monitoring stock movement and ensuring accuracy of stock records. Responsible for procurement of local and international stock. Takes responsibility for assessing cost-effective/quality products, services and suppliers and negotiates supplier contracts. Manages effective supplier relationships from end-to-end.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement

• Identify and manage all suppliers to Company standards
• Create and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers
• Ensure accurate communication internally, to establish procurement requirements having consideration to supplier delivery and shipping commitments
• Continually develop and improve all procurement and stock control processes and procedures
• Estimate, establish and manage purchasing to budget
• Plan and organise inventory orders following the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of all supplies
• Review/evaluate all vendors and suppliers to optimise quality and cost
• Report on stockholding as required
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service and the Managing Director to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained
• Maintain purchase records and other important data
• Negotiate pricing and supply contracts
• Use technology to advance procurement processes.

Stock Control

• Perform daily reviews of all stock to ensure appropriate ordering such that stock levels are optimally managed
• Create systems and procedures for early detection of stock-related issues
• Troubleshoot and manage problems with stock to conclusion, reporting progress at regular intervals
• Review the accuracy of orders received by Warehouse and check balances against stock and inventory records
• Liaise with the Warehouse to ensure accurate receipt and management of inventory levels
• Monitor supplier performance
• Analyse and report all stock discrepancies
• Report all stock concerns to the Managing Director
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (with strong Mathematics and English results)
• Post Matric Logistics qualification

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5 years’ experience as a Procurement / Stock controller
• FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in inventory software systems – Microsoft Office and Sage
• Strong numeracy and report writing
• Supplier Contracting capability
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical, eye for detail, planning and controlling
• Critical problem-solving skills
• Competent decision maker
• Team player

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