Procurement Officer - Randburg - Experience in Electrical procurement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Review current supplier base to ensure we are buying products from the correct supplier at the right price based on volumns
B. All communications with suppliers regarding payment terms, discounts and bulk purchases, including adhoc supplier visits.
C. To review our COD supply base and ensure that where possible we are purchasing from a current vendor instead of new suppliers. If and where necessary accounts should be opened in order to streamline our payments to monthly instead of daily
D. Supplier agreements should be put in place
E. Warehouse stock should be reviewed together with the storeman to ensure stock items are managed and the re-ordering is taking place when needed
F. To investigate local procurement vs overseas procurement and where possible to ensure items are sourced locally to assist in BEE
G. To ensure all procurement takes place based on an approved BOM. It is important for project procurement meetings to take place to ensure all procurement is done on time to meet customer expectations
H. To constantly review the procurement process to ensure that where changes should be made that they are.
I. The running of open purchase orders on SAP and ensuring that the open orders are accurate and closed off timeously.
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ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
3. To better understand and build job grades in the future, complete the mini organizational chart as to where this person will report into in your department, on what level, who in that department will be on a similar level and will this new person have anyone reporting to them?

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

A. Diploma in Procurement would be advantageous
B. Minimum tertiary qualification: Electrical training would be beneficial
C. Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical procurement
D. Computer skills – SAP and Microsoft Excel.
E. Be proactive in responding to customer requests (internal), develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
F. Results orientated – take initiative and demonstrate a sense of urgency in driving for results and track own performance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A. Valid driver’s license is essential.
B. Fluency in written and spoken English
C. Success driven.
D. Self-motivated and able to function with minimum supervision.
E. Computer literate – (Microsoft office suite).
F. Fast learner.
G. Ability to communicate with people on all levels in a diverse environment.