Procurement Officer

Location:Mobeni, Durban Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Management/CIPS 5 years of experience in a procurement role Must have experience within a manufacturing/fmcg environment Must have advanced excel skills Requirements: Purchase Engineering Spares for the Mobeni plant / stores and for production process, this includes raw materials, bottles, cartons, labels etc Follow up on orders and their deliveries daily both with receiving clerk and suppliers Liaise closely with Production Planner for order placement of direct goods, as he has the forecast for orders coming in. Forge a good working relationship with suppliers. Source new suppliers for cost saving initiatives. Follow through with Quality Control on new supplier approval for new supply of goods or raw materials. Assist marketing with RND, follow through to completion if new artwork or amendments is needed Month End reconciliation checking for signoff before payment, liaising with accounts department Assist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering spares Work closely with the Procurement Manager