Procurement Officer – R550K – R400K

RPO Recruitment’s client in the FMCG industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Procurement Officer to join their team in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Award orders for maintenance work in conjunction with the maintenance
• Superintendents of the vessels.
• Understand and compare technical quotes.
• Negotiate pricing based on quotes and work done.
• Impose penalties based on agreed terms.
• Analyse spends and improve the sourcing process to maximize quality of work and
• minimize cost.
• Select and source from suppliers in line with Preferential Procurement targets.
• Follow-up on outstanding orders and attend to account queries.
• Be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing Management.
• Technical qualifications will be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a buyer capacity in related industry.
• Exposure to import terms and conditions.
• Strong conflict management skills and experience of negotiations.
• Experience of supplier relationship management and excellent negotiation skills.
• Superior customer service skills and strong administrative skills.
• Excellent analytic abilities, planning, decision making skills and ability to read, interpret and compile reports.
• Computer literacy- MS Office (with a high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Able to deal with all levels of management and suppliers.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Salary: R550k/yr – R400k/yr, negotiable
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonas
• Health Insurance

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: logistics@rpo-recruit.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.