Procurement and Logistics Officer

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Kraaifontein is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Officer to manage logistics operations and ensure effective supplier relationships. The ideal candidate must possess a tertiary qualification in procurement, logistics, or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential, along with ERP/MRP experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive efficiencies and maintain high service quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in procurement and logistics.
• 2+ years supervisory or management experience.
• Clear understanding of procurement ethics.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and follow up on third-party orders.
• Run analysis and execute reports for logistics.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with logistics providers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to negotiate contracts and payment terms

Ability to work under pressure

Good relationship building

Strong leadership skills

Education

Tertiary qualification related to procurement, supply chain, logistics, buying

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Procurement and Logistics Officer required in Kraaifontein.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process orders (ZAPPR) and follow-up on third party orders,
• Run analysis and execute reports (MRP)
• Perform and update inbound shipments
• Update ETA as request, maintain late orders
• Assist with import receiving and MIGO
• Update and maintain import airfreight report
• Liaise with suppliers to build relationships, ensure the best pricing and source alternative suppliers as required.
• Check and confirm that all import/export documentation are in order
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements by ensuring accurate picking of inventory by team
• Ensure all inventory is prepped and packed as per each project’s requirements

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification related to procurement, supply chain, logistics, buying
• 5+ years relevant work experience
• 2+ years supervisory/management experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts and payment terms
• Accurate maintaining of records and ensure that goods and services are of high quality
• Strong Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure – prioritizing tasks
• Good Relationship building
• Valid driver’s License
• Clear understanding of procurement ethics
• ERP/MRP experience eg. SAP
• Proficient on Microsoft office (excel, word etc)