Procurement Officer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Officer in Vereeniging to manage goods/services procurement, negotiate terms, and process orders. You will maintain supplier data, monitor delivery timelines, and ensure process compliance within a hybrid work setup.

The role requires experience in procurement, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills to support a stable, well-established company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement Officer or similar purchasing role.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers for various goods and services.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure competitive advantages.
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor order fulfillment and manage delivery timelines to prevent disruptions.
• Maintain updated procurement records and vendor performance data.
• Resolve procurement-related issues and discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Vendor management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and organized Procurement Officer to join their purchasing team in Vereeniging . This role is responsible for managing the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring compliance with policies and achieving cost efficiencies. You will handle the day-to-day procurement operations, including sourcing vendors, negotiating prices, and processing purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining smooth and effective supply chain operations for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers for various goods and services.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure competitive advantages.
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor order fulfillment and manage delivery timelines to prevent disruptions.
• Maintain updated procurement records and vendor performance data.
• Resolve procurement-related issues and discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

• Experience in a Procurement Officer or similar purchasing role.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in procurement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
• Stable employment within a well-established company in Vereeniging .