Procurement Officer x1

Ekurhuleni Water Care Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African public utility is seeking a Procurement Officer to coordinate procurement processes and manage supplier relationships. The role involves ensuring compliance with procurement policies, evaluating suppliers to meet order requirements, and processing supplier invoices. Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in Procurement or related fields and three years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for impactful work in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement processes and ensure compliance with policies.
• Communicate with suppliers to meet order requirements.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and maintain records.

Skills

Supplier communication

Procurement processes

Compliance checking

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Internal Auditing

Job description

Purpose of the JobCoordinates and controls processes and participates in the procurement and ordering of goods and services through interaction and communication internally and externally on aspects pertaining to the availability of products and / or alternatives, pricing, quality, lead times and service delivery standards against agreed terms and conditions and, attends to specific administrative information processing and reporting requirements.Key Performance AreasCo-ordinates and controls the application of procedures in respect of procurement and / or purchasing sequences, to ensure laid down guidelines, procedures and controls are conformed with during the requisition and processing of orders.

Communicating and establishing the capacity and capability of suppliers to meet specific requirements, to ensure suppliers / vendors satisfy the order requirements and delivery deadlines in accordance with the laid down terms and conditions, avoiding disruptions to service delivery.

Perform checks not limited to the following to confirm compliance with the SCM Policy and Procedures and Laws and Regulations applicable to ERWAT in a formal written evaluation report template for the various supply chain processes including FPQs and Formal tenders.

Performs specific administrative tasks / activities associated with the function, to ensure administrative reporting requirements and deadlines are adhered to and information made available to support the resolution of queries prior to processing supplier invoices.

Build professional relationships with suppliers to promote maximum availability of equipment and efficient service.Minimum Requirements : Min Bachelor's Degree / BTech (NQF 6) in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent) or Bachelor of Commerce / BTech (NQF 6) in Accounting (or equivalent) or Bachelor's Degree in Internal Auditing / BTech (NQF 6) in Internal Auditing (or equivalent)3 years of Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Internal Audit / External Audit or Finance experience.