Junior Procurement Officer

Job Title: Junior Procurement Officer Location: Centurion - Hennopspark Salary: Market related Vacancy Type: Full-Time Closing date: End Sept 2024 Duties and responsibilities: Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers. Purchase Orders: Prepare and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely processing. Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and assist in forecasting purchasing needs. Cost Analysis: Assist in analyzing costs and negotiating supplier prices. Compliance: Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and regulations. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts and invoices. Support: Provide administrative support to senior procurement staff. Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required: Education: Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: Previous experience in procurement or supply chain. Beneficial requirements: Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Attention to detail and accuracy. Personal Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive, problem-solving approach. By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm: 1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy. 2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV. 3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date. PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.