Procurement Officer

Duties:

Source high quality and cost-efficient suppliers and products

Purchase stock from merchandisers or suppliers.

Vendor delivery schedules and out storage delivery bookings

Minimum and Maximum stock holdings calculated according to average sales

Daily stock monitoring with controllers regarding space allocations and expiry dates

Monitoring sales of products and compare specifications and prices of competitive items.

Evaluate price increases or other material changes to orders and contracts already in force.

Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments.

Verify information or specifications on products and services.

Assess and evaluate potential new suppliers.

Determine the value of goods or services.

Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.

Trade agreements, settlement discounts and Rebates

Launching and awareness of new product lines

Food and safety Meetings.

Requirements

Skills:

Computer Literate and Multitasking

Syspro, SAP and Excel Pivot Tables experience a must

Speak English/Afrikaans fluently

Must have at least 3+ years experience as a buyer (FMCG)

Must be able to negotiate prices

Inventory Management.

Industry: Procurement

Salary:

Location: South Africa.