DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase goods in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Company policies and standards and work instructions.
• Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on the given purchasing request.
• Support the vendors during the preparation of the technical/commercial proposals with the obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info.
• Prepare the commercial bid tabulation to compare different proposals and suggest actions to be taken to improve bid results and/or select the vendor.
• Follow up and negotiate.
• Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs, and input to business improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Assist with setting up SOPs and constantly revising within the Department.
• Ensure SOPs are being adhered to at all times.
• Able to apply relevant occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety Legislation.
• Ensure that all SOP’s are enforced.
• Monitor performance.
• Decision-making and escalation.
• Achieve work performance by obtaining information from peers, subordinates, and superiors.
• Communicate important non-routine information to superiors and/or other departments by judging what is necessary to maintain and enhance production.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 3 years of experience in a procurement role. (chilled FMCG highly advantageous)
• Matric senior certificate or NQF level # 4 (compulsory).
• Tertiary qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office – must have strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Purchasing, Procurement, Buying or Expediting.
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP and MRP.
• Understanding of popular products in the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and achieve set targets.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.