Procurement Officer Market Related

GC Solar; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Solar in Midrand is seeking a dedicated Procurement Officer to manage inventory and purchases according to company needs. The role involves forecasting demand, placing replenishment orders, and tracking shipments to optimise stock levels.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to negotiate favorable terms, maintain budget compliance, and conduct regular inventory audits to prevent overstock or stockouts while ensuring timely delivery of quality goods.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer, Stock Controller, Inventory Supervisor, or similar role.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures and import/export awareness.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities; ability to coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and stockouts.
• Enter purchase details into internal databases and manage vendor information.
• Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed.
• Track shipments and address any delays.
• Oversee the storage of products and inventory accuracy.
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals.
• Coordinate regular inventory audits across sites.
• Liaise with warehouse staff and internal teams to test product quality.
• Keep updated inventory records, including daily shipments.
• Ensure purchases do not exceed budget.

Skills

Procurement

Stock control

Vendor negotiation

Supply chain

Education

BSc in Logistics or Business Administration

Job description

Procurement Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to manage our inventory and purchase merchandise based on our company’s needs.

Stock Controller responsibilities include regular stock take.

To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with supply chain procedures (foreign and domestic) and have good communication skills to interact with vendors, clients, and internal teams.

Ultimately, you will increase profitability and effectiveness by maintaining optimal stock levels of quality products at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
2. Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices, and pricing) into internal databases
3. Place orders to replenish merchandise as needed
4. Track shipments and address any delays
5. Oversee the storage of products
6. Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
7. Coordinate regular inventory audits
8. Liaise with warehouse staff and other internal teams to test products’ quality (status upon delivery and storage conditions)
9. Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
10. Ensure purchases do not exceed budget

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Proven work experience as a Procurement Officer, Stock Controller, Inventory Supervisor, or similar role
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Knowledge on imports and exports
• Active participation in inventory audits
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field would be ideal