Procurement Officer

Flair TM; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement company in East London is seeking a candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, managing orders, and supporting financial processes in a dynamic environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone with excellent communication abilities and a passion for procurement, contributing to the smooth operation of refurbishment projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening).
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers/quotes via WhatsApp and email as required.
• Prepare adjudications and manage supplier codes via Teams.
• Capture orders, attach relevant documents, and send out POs.
• Arrange deliveries in line with confirmed site dates.
• Generate capex forms if the Procurement Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Buildsmart

SharePoint

Job description

ð Key Responsibilities

• Source suppliers/quotes via WhatsApp and email as required.
• Prepare adjudications and manage supplier codes via Teams.
• Capture orders on Buildsmart, attach relevant documents, and send out POs.
• Arrange deliveries in line with confirmed site dates.
• Generate capex forms if the Procurement Manager is unavailable.
• Initiate contract processes once capex/unplanned maintenance forms are approved.
• Request and follow up on invoices from suppliers/sites.
• Complete and drive processes for opening credit accounts.
• Capture deliveries and upload invoices to SharePoint.
• Resolve ad hoc queries from finance, site, or management.
• Monitor maintenance spreadsheets and follow up with the team.
• Allocate costs once contracts are opened and ensure orders, deliveries, and invoices are accurate.
• Send weekly timesheets to HR and perform credit card reconciliations.
• Capture weekly vehicle inspection sheets and logs.
• Collate all payments and ensure they are submitted for banking.

ð¯ Candidate Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening).
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism.

ð Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a structured and dynamic environment, contributing to the smooth operation of refurbishment projects while developing your procurement and financial management skills.