| Date | 2025-01-19 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Purchasing Officer |
| Employer | Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location |
Kwazulu Natal / Durban South |
Job Summary
The Purchasing Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumable goods, maintenance, repairs and operations, critical spares and services essential for the production process. It involves proactive communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet operational and financial objectives.
Minimum Job
Requirements:
- Bachelor`s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration.
- Professional Certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, or similar) are highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years in procurement, preferably in a production or manufacturing setting.
- Experience in supplier negotiations, cost management, and inventory optimisation.
- Proven ability to handle large procurement budgets and manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Sage/Oracle a strong advantage.
The Job:
Report to the General Manager:
- Responsible for optimal onsite inventory stock holding from both a financial and operational perspective.
- Manage and execute buying process for all buying transactions.
- Manage expediting activities.
- Ensure governance and compliance to procurement controls and standards.
- Accountable for effective procurement and continuous optimisation.
- Ensure that all purchase requests are vetted against the catalogue and that subgroups are assigned and initiate end-user application for new MID’s.
- Vendor onboarding and masterdata management.
- Provide support and coaching to end-users – accountable for end-user procurement capability, onboarding, system’s access, etc.
- Adhere to safety and quality standards and promote world-class practices.
Procurement Operations:
- Adopt Group defined procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and production demands.
- Liaise with Production and Inventory teams to forecast material requirements.
- Leverage identified suppliers and materials to improve quality and reduce costs.
- Issue, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Inventory and Stock Control:
- Work closely with Inventory teams to ensure stock levels align with production requirements.
- Develop and implement stock optimisation strategies, minimising stockouts and excess inventory.
- Conduct periodic reviews of inventory turnover to identify and address inefficiencies.
Market and Cost Analysis:
- Analyse procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and propose strategies to Group Procurement and management.
- Benchmark pricing and terms against industry standards to ensure competitiveness.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical practices, and industry regulations.
- Monitor and manage risks in the supply chain, including potential disruptions, price fluctuations, and supplier insolvencies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records for audits and reporting purposes.
Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in or lead projects aimed at improving procurement processes, tools, and systems.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance performance.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies in procurement, such as AI or predictive analytics, and propose adoption where beneficial.
Purchasing Officer position available in Kwazulu-Natal, Durban South. This job position was posted by Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-01-19 at 01:00:28 in the Manufacturing category
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