Training Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Officer based in Johannesburg, Kempton Park.

Purpose of the role:

As a Consumable Buyer / Procurement / Purchasing Officer, your role will focus on supplier relationship management and ensuring the optimal balance between cost, quality, and efficiency in the consumable procurement process. This is a pivotal role in securing high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for our business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and optimize procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards in consumable procurement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand end-user requirements and preferences.
• Streamline and enhance the procurement process for consumables, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Implement procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and price changes in consumable procurement.
• Achieve targeted cost savings in consumable procurement through negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor and enhance supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality products.
• Implement improvements in the procurement process to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Generate reports for management on stock levels, purchasing activities, and cost analysis.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Consumable procurement for all four offices.
• Estimate and establish budgets for purchases.
• Maintain purchase records and other important data.
• Negotiate pricing and supply contracts.
• Complete all supplier credit application forms and obtain all supporting documentation.
• Processing of staff expense claims.
• General Ledger reconciliations.
• Raise accruals at month-end for expenses.

Education / Qualifications:

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Business - Supply Chain Management or
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Procurement (certified through Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain - CIPS)

Should you not receive any response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.