Procurement Officer

Objectivepersonnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a meticulous Paint and Chemical Specialist in South Africa, Gauteng. The successful candidate will manage procurement for paint manufacturing, requiring a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 3-5 years of experience in procurement within the chemical or paint industry. Expertise in SAP Business One is essential. The role involves supplier management and logistics for both local and international sourcing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of direct procurement / purchasing experience.
• Strong understanding of terminology and quality requirements for paint chemicals.
• Demonstrable experience in international sourcing and import logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement lifecycle for raw materials for paint manufacturing.
• Identify and onboard suppliers for paint raw materials and packaging.
• Oversee procurement functions within the SAP B1 system.

Skills

Expert proficiency in SAP Business One (SAP B1)

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of Incoterms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field

Job description

Seeking a meticulous and experienced Paint and Chemical Specialist to manage the complete procurement lifecycle for a paint manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Expert proficiency in SAP Business One (SAP B1), particularly the Purchasing and Inventory modules

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of direct procurement / purchasing / buying experience, specifically within the chemical, paint, or a related process manufacturing industry.
• A strong understanding of the terminology, quality requirements, and handling procedures for paint chemicals.
• Demonstrable experience in international sourcing and import logistics, including knowledge of Incoterms.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

Duties

• Ensuring a consistent, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of raw materials (both local and international) to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for paint raw materials (e.g. pigments, resins, solvents, additives) and packaging from both local and international markets.
• Serve as the primary user for all procurement functions within the SAP B1 system.
• Create, issue, and manage all Purchase Orders (POs) and Blanket Orders in SAP B1.
• Liaise with the finance department to resolve any supplier invoice or payment discrepancies linked to POs in SAP B1.
• Manage all aspects of the import process, including liaising with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers.
• Coordinate with third-party warehousing partners for the storage of overflow or specialized raw materials.
• Work closely with the warehouse team to oversee the receiving and organizing of all incoming materials.