Strategic Factory Procurement & Inter-Branch Stock Lead

Objective Personnel; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Personnel is seeking a procurement specialist in Germiston to manage factory purchasing, stock transfers and inter-branch orders. You will obtain quotes, place POs and coordinate stock replenishment to meet production needs.

Responsibilities include following up on orders, resolving discrepancies, maintaining records and communicating shortages to branches and management. Strong Excel skills and SYSPRO experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric / Senior Certificate is required.
• A qualification in procurement, logistics or supply chain management is required.
• Two years’ experience in purchasing, stock control or similar role is expected.
• Experience using SYSPRO and ERP/inventory systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Outlook are required.

Responsibilities

• Factory procurement: obtain quotations and compare supplier pricing, quality, availability and lead times.
• Prepare and process purchase orders per approved requirements and procedures.
• Order materials, components, consumables and other factory supplies.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and communicate shortages or delays.
• Liaise with production and stores to prioritise urgent purchases.
• Resolve supplier delivery discrepancies and returns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and assist with PO, delivery note and invoice queries.
• Coordinate branch stock replenishment and IBTs.
• Confirm stock availability and coordinate fulfilment with stores, production and dispatch.
• Follow up on outstanding transfers and back orders.
• Inform branches of shortages and delivery progress.
• Ensure transfer documentation and system entries are accurate and complete.
• Investigate transfer discrepancies with relevant teams and flag recurring shortages.
• Maintain up-to-date records of outstanding POs and branch transfers.
• Report supply delays and stock issues to management.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Supplier comms

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Accountability

Data accuracy

Education

Matric / Senior Certificate

Procurement qualification

Relevant qualification

Tools

SYSPRO

ERP system

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Objective Personnel is seeking a procurement specialist in Germiston to manage factory purchasing, stock transfers and inter-branch orders. You will obtain quotes, place POs and coordinate stock replenishment to meet production needs.

Responsibilities include following up on orders, resolving discrepancies, maintaining records and communicating shortages to branches and management. Strong Excel skills and SYSPRO experience are essential.