Procurement Officer

Location:Mobeni, DurbanRequirements:Diploma/Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business Management/CIPS5+ years of experience in a procurement roleMust have experience within a manufacturing/fmcg environmentMust have advanced excel skillsResponsibilities:Purchase Engineering Spares for the Mobeni plant / stores and for production process, this includes raw materials, bottles, cartons, labels etcFollow up on orders and their deliveries daily both with receiving clerk and suppliersLiaise 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 neededMonth End reconciliation checking for signoff before payment, liaising with accounts departmentAssist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering sparesWork closely with the Procurement Manager