Procurement Officer (George - Southern Cape)

Headhunters; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team in George, Western Cape. The role involves evaluating products and services, negotiating with suppliers, and managing supply chain activities to ensure cost-effective purchases that meet quality standards. Candidates should possess a National Senior Certificate, have a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant role, and be fully bilingual. This is a great opportunity to support operational requirements while working in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar purchasing or supply chain role.
• Manufacturing industry experience is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products, suppliers, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Ensure approved purchases are cost-effective and meet quality standards.
• Manage supply chain activities to support operational requirements.
• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and stock shortages.
• Place purchase orders to replenish merchandise as required.
• Track shipments, receive orders, and address delivery delays.
• Oversee proper storage of products.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of stock items and transactions.
• Coordinate with inventory teams, management, and stockroom staff.
• Generate and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and evaluate supplier offerings.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Bilingual communication

Education

National Senior Certificate

Job description

Overview

Our Client, in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team, based in George (Southern Cape)

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar purchasing or supply chain role.

• Manufacturing industry experience is beneficial.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

• Fully bilingual.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products, suppliers, and services.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.

• Ensure approved purchases are cost-effective and meet quality standards.

• Manage supply chain activities to support operational requirements.

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and stock shortages.

• Place purchase orders to replenish merchandise as required.

• Track shipments, receive orders, and address delivery delays.

• Oversee proper storage of products.

• Maintain accurate inventory records of stock items and transactions.

• Coordinate with inventory teams, management, and stockroom staff.

• Generate and manage purchase orders.

• Monitor supplier performance and evaluate supplier offerings.