Procurement Officer

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employee will work as a Procurement Officer, scope of work will include but are not limited to:Requesting quotations and ordering materials from approved suppliers to meet the companys demand; Maintaining acceptable levels of materials and accurate documentation on the ERP; Timely creation and submission of Purchase Orders for approval via the ERP; Completing external provider evaluations to ensure compliance with AS9100; Conducting incoming inspections once material has arrived; Capturing purchased stock and materials on the ERP; Addressing supplier queries promptly and efficiently; Communicating progress from vendors and suppliers to team members and managers;Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times product ranges, etc; Complying with current company procurement procedures and policies; andPerforming minor support roles within the company as required.
REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.Required Skills and Experience:2-5 years of relevant industry experience - Technical Buyers with focus on electronic and mechanical components ideal.Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written); Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc); Excellent administrative & organisational skills; Excellent planning & coordinating skills; Strong communication and negotiations skills; Good analytical and strategic thinking skills; A good understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and potential issues; and Pro-active approach to own and manage technical query processes between supplier and engineers.
Recommended Skills and Experience: Experience in procurement of Electronic components;Experience in coordinating international shipping from suppliers; andFamiliar with ERP systems.General Skills Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly; Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects;Ability to work independently;Strong problem-solving skills; andHigh standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*