Procurement Officer X2

Icebolethu; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Icebolethu Group in Durban is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to oversee end-to-end purchasing activities across assigned units. You will source goods and services, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with internal controls and governance.

The role requires 2–3 years in procurement, a National Diploma in a related field, and strong MS Office/Excel skills. You will build vendor relationships and support budgeting while maintaining high attention to detail and effective

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven experience in a dedicated procurement or purchasing role.
• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with staff and management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & quotation management for user department requisitions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and discounts with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure audit-friendly documentation.
• Manage vendor relationships and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in budgeting and maintain purchasing databases.
• Ensure product quality and resolve procurement queries promptly.
• Communicate and enforce purchasing procedures and governance.

Skills

Sourcing & Quotation Management

Negotiation & Cost Control

Order Processing & Audit Compliance

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Budget & Order Administration

Quality Assurance & Query Resolution

Interpersonal & Communication

Analytical & Negotiating Skills

Education

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Icebolethu Group is seeking experienced, detail-oriented Procurement Officers to oversee end-to-end purchasing activities across assigned business units. The successful candidate will source high-quality goods and services, negotiate competitive pricing, manage vendor relationships, and ensure full compliance with internal policies and financial controls. This position is based in Durban.

• Sourcing & Quotation Management: Receive purchase requisitions, agree on specifications with user departments, and source competitive quotations from accredited service providers.

• Negotiation & Cost Control: Negotiate optimal pricing, commercial terms, and settlement discounts with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.

• Order Processing & Audit Compliance: Issue purchase orders to selected providers in alignment with company governance; file and archive all orders, quotes, and approvals for audit purposes.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.

• Budget & Order Administration: Assist in establishing purchase budget estimates, maintain accurate purchasing databases, and follow up on long-outstanding orders to ensure committed funds are released timeously.

• Quality Assurance & Query Resolution: Verify that delivered products and materials meet agreed specifications, and resolve procurement or invoicing queries promptly.

• Policy Guidance: Communicate purchasing procedures and governance guidelines to internal departments and external service providers to ensure seamless compliance.

• Education: National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 2–3 years of proven experience in a dedicated procurement or purchasing role.

• Technical Skills: MS Office literacy with solid intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

• Analytical & Negotiating Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and proven price negotiation skills.

• Interpersonal & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage queries and interact comfortably with staff and management at all levels.

• Personal Attributes: High level of attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and strong adaptability to manage shifting priorities and competing demands.