Senior Global Procurement & Inventory Lead

Schlemmer; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlemmer in Boksburg seeks an experienced Procurement Officer to manage local and international procurement, inventory control, and supply chain administration across branches.

You will coordinate suppliers, verify orders, forecast, monitor stock, and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and planning skills are essential to drive cost-effective procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or qualification in procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' procurement, stock administration or related experience.
• Experience with ERP, inventory or accounting systems is a plus.
• Strong numerical, spreadsheet, and pricing analysis skills.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage local and international procurement activities, including placing supplier orders and following up on delivery timelines.
• Review and approve branch orders from local suppliers.
• Verify foreign order confirmations against price lists and check freight invoices.
• Process container goods received notes (GRNs) and monitor incoming stock.
• Approve weekly inter-branch transfers (IBTs) and prepare monthly order forms.
• Compile monthly forecast-versus-actual reports and follow up with branches regarding their forecasts.
• Approve stock journals and assist with inventory administration across branches.
• Conduct stock take valuations, calculate variances, and investigate discrepancies across branches.
• Assist with distribution centre stock takes and inventory-related activities.
• Complete quarterly NRCS levy submissions and manage Letters of Authority (LOAs).
• Review distribution centre warehousing invoices and coordinate supplier buyouts where required.
• Compile sales reports and support ongoing procurement and stock management requirements.
• Ensure accurate procurement records and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stock administration

ERP systems experience

Microsoft Office

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Education

Diploma in Procurement or related field

Job description

Schlemmer in Boksburg seeks an experienced Procurement Officer to manage local and international procurement, inventory control, and supply chain administration across branches.

You will coordinate suppliers, verify orders, forecast, monitor stock, and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and planning skills are essential to drive cost-effective procurement processes.