Temp Contract - Procurement Officer (Technical) - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Function

• To perform a combination of duties mainly related to the procurement and logistics of components.
• To direct all local procurement operations for the Commercial Parts Division and to ensure that parts are ordered and received on time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage local daily procurement by analysing the requirements and placing orders in line with company guidelines and requirements.
• Co-ordinate American foreign order requirements with sales.
• Obtain agreement on the stock ordering and stock holding parameters from management and the sales team.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery with local suppliers.
• Perform stock and price gap analysis.
• Assist Admin Clerk to GRV when necessary for received parts and complete documentation in line with company requirements.
• Co-ordinate with the technical team regarding the part number requirements for ordered components.
• Act as the point of contact between the Procurement and Sales department.

Qualifications & Requirements: : -

• Grade 12 / National senior certificate or equivalent.
• 5 Years’ experience in commercial part sales environment.
• Basic procurement and logistics knowledge.
• Mentally and physically fit to perform job function effectively.

Skills & Requirements:

• Good understanding of procurement processes.
• Good understanding of logistics processes.
• Good understanding import and exports.
• Excellent administration skills, including planning and organising.
• Embrace knowledge beneficial.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty truck and equipment parts, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities