Purchasing Officer

Durban, KZN

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate Degree / Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain.
  • Excel advanced / SAP MM (advantageous).

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a procurement environment.
  • Minimum 2 years Advanced Excel or intermediate work experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and application of the PR to PO process, inclusive of all administrative requirements.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to execute multiple tasks through prioritisation.
  • Management of SAP MM module.
  • Knowledge of BBBEE practice.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Effective administration of PR to PO process, with the aim of minimising turnaround times (TAT) of RFQs.
  • Execution and administration of the B-BBEE strategy.
  • Contracts register management and administration.
  • Supplier appointments.
  • Supplier address book administration/maintenance.
  • Supplier audits and evaluation.
  • Manage and control procurement strategy milestones.
  • Policy formulation and administration.
  • Tender register maintenance.
  • OEM and preferred supplier lists administration/maintenance.
  • Credit and vendor application administration.
  • Standby duties.

Key Competencies:

  • Methodical and analytical approach.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to execute multiple tasks through prioritisation.
  • Supervisory level decision making abilities.
  • Highly competent in Excel and all related computer programmes.