Procurement Officer - Pinetown
We are looking for a solar procurement officer to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality All procurement-related requirements for the business and related activities should be centralized and managed. The procurement officer's role is to act as a bridge between the company and the supplier. To maintain supplier relationships and guarantee that our vendors contribute to our business strategy. To oversee all local pricing systems and verify that local pricing remains within proper tolerances. To ensure selected vendors follow and adhere to business compliances. The role encompasses all Procurement related activities such as logistics (in bound & out bound), sourcing, buying, analytical data review, simplification & cost saving activities. This role calls for a very agile, resilient and strong individual with knowledge of having worked in all these areas of Procurement and that can manage multiple activities during the day. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Weekly business reporting on all active orders with accompanying updated ETDs Providing essential input to internal teams outside of weekly open order reporting as needed BBBEE certificate management for all providers Managing and developing relationships with suppliers Managing and maintaining current local prices, as well as ensuring that the pricing team has access to the most up-to-date price lists. Managing supplier lead times and lead time reduction opportunities – working closely with our Warehouse Manager to avoid any stock outages Strategic procurement activities to reduce costs Price processes and negotiations Ability to identify savings and implement related action plans to drive optimal procurement and costs across various business units. Must be able to work without supervision. Must be a self-starter. Must be able to take ownership and responsibility of all activities. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY N/A POSITION RELATIONSHIPS Internal Projects team Sales team Operations team Warehouse Team Customer Service Team Support Team Internal Staff of various departments Company Leadership Team (all functions) External Suppliers Local Suppliers International Intercompany Factories Local and International Distributors Freight Forwarding Companies MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS) Specific Skills Attention to detail. Strong Excel dashboard and visual presentation skills Strong negotiation skills Strong analytical skills. Strong teamwork attitude Strong time management skills Dedication to deadlines and due dates Problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong time management skills https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?urlaHR0cHM6Ly9lbi16YS53aGF0am9icy5jb20vY29vcG9iX19jcGxfX18yMzIzXzg0NTdfXzQ5Nz91dG1fc291cmNlPWd1bXRyZWUmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1mZWVkJmtleXdvcmQ9&jid1780293&xid2323_8457
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