Procurement Officer / Buyer at Innovative Staffing Solutions

Innovative Staffing Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operational and facility management company seeks a Procurement Officer. This role involves purchasing administration, ensuring compliance, and managing supplier relationships in the Petrochemical industry. Ideal candidates will have negotiation skills, proficiency in Excel, and fluency in Afrikaans and English, to effectively manage procurement activities and ensure quality assurance.

Benefits

UIF

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Petrochemical industry.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Analyze quotes and recommend the best option.
• Communicate delays or issues to management.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Excel

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Vendor approval processes

RFQ management

Problem-solving skills

Good administrative skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Pastel 50

Sage Intacct

Job description

Procurement Officer

Performs procurement-related tasks in accordance with project and/or company procedures and plans, ensuring strict compliance. Primarily responsible for the purchase of goods and services, with potential involvement in other procurement activities as needed.

• Purchasing Administration
• Supply Chain Administration
• Procurement Administration
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Petrochemical industry
• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
• Processing purchase orders on the system
• Track open POs and order statuses to ensure timely delivery
• Communicate delays or issues in supply to management proactively
• Analyze received quotes to recommend the best option
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms
• Research alternative suppliers for vendor approval
• Promote a corporate culture of teamwork, accountability, and process ownership
• Ensure quality assurance and cost control
• Arrange transport for collection and deliveries
• Experience with Pastel 50 and/or Sage Intacct is advantageous
• Experience handling large procurement volumes
• Understanding of value for money principles
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Desired Skills:

• Procurement expertise
• Negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure
• Vendor approval processes
• RFQ management
• Willingness to learn
• Problem-solving skills
• Good administrative skills
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Prioritize tasks effectively

About The Employer:

Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) is a leading operational and facility management company offering services across various industries including engineering, construction, mining, logistics, transport, agriculture, hospitality, and retail. ISS aims to reduce operational expenses, maximize efficiency, improve service standards, and boost productivity to drive business growth and success.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• UIF