Job Title:Conveyancing Secretary

Manpowergroup; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ManpowerGroup in South Africa seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier performance. You will handle RFQs, POs, and supplier onboarding while coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Planning, Logistics, and Finance to ensure timely material availability.

Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office is essential; knowledge of international import processes is advantageous. 3–5 years in manufacturing procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement administration.
• Experience procuring raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, services, and other business requirements.
• Experience working with procurement systems and managing supplier-related queries and discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to understand and interpret contracts and other legal or commercial documentation.

Responsabilités

• Procure raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, consumables, and services in line with business requirements and approved specifications.
• Manage purchase requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier contracts.
• Obtain, evaluate, and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, availability, delivery, and service levels.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and address supply delays, shortages, and risks.
• Work with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Planning, Logistics, and Finance to ensure materials are available when required.
• Ensure suppliers provide necessary documentation (TDS, SDS, COAs, certificates, product specs).
• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate local and international procurement activities, including import requirements and delivery schedules.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies relating to pricing, invoices, quantities, quality, and deliveries.
• Verify received goods match PO and specs, resolve discrepancies with Warehouse/Logistics.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with controls and procedures.
• Prepare procurement reports covering expenditure, savings, open orders, supplier performance, outstanding requirements, and supply risks.
• Build relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Advantageous: Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and exposure to international procurement and import processes.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Organisation

Planning

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Relationship building

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office

Description du poste

• Procure raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, consumables, and services in line with business requirements and approved specifications.
• Manage purchase requisitions, requests for quotations (RFQs), purchase orders, and supplier contracts.
• Obtain, evaluate, and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of pricing, quality, availability, delivery, and service levels.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and proactively address supply delays, shortages, and potential risks.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Planning, Logistics, and Finance to ensure materials are available when required.
• Ensure suppliers provide the necessary technical and compliance documentation, including TDS, SDS, COAs, certificates, and product specifications.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Coordinate local and international procurement activities, including import requirements, shipping documentation, and delivery schedules where applicable.
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies relating to pricing, invoices, quantities, quality, and deliveries.
• Verify that received goods correspond with purchase orders and agreed specifications, working with Warehouse and Logistics to resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure all purchases comply with approved purchasing controls and procedures.
• Prepare procurement reports covering expenditure, savings, open orders, supplier performance, outstanding requirements, and supply risks.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.
• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and procurement administration.
• Experience procuring raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, services, and other business requirements.
• Experience working with procurement systems and managing supplier-related queries and discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to understand and interpret contracts and other legal or commercial documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply chain challenges.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Advantageous: Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and exposure to international procurement and import processes.