Procurement officer
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Job Description
Job Title:
ProcurementOfficer
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking a finance professional to manage core accounting functions ensure accurate financial record-keeping and reporting maintain compliance with statutory requirements and provide timely financial information and analysis to support business decision-making. The role combines hands-on transactional processing with higher-level financial reporting audit support and analysis using Sage accounting software.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively control all project and operational procurement functions
- Maintain and update the procurement system
- Establish and maintain vendor records on the system
- Source acquire manage and maintain vendor relationships
- Implement procurement policies and procedures
- Source vendors products and quotations
- Liaise with internal departments regarding procurement products and services
- Liaise with Finance and other departments regarding accounts payable enquiries
- Coordinate with Operations and project requestors to ensure optimal purchasing for business needs
- Expedite procurement orders received from various departments
- Accurately capture procurement information on SAP and related procurement systems
- Analyse contracts reports and data for accuracy
- Report on abnormal variances relating to procurement requirements and take corrective action when required
- Ensure vendor accounts are submitted for payment on time
- Train and supervise staff
- Provide guidance and leadership to direct reports
- Perform administrative duties and reporting as required
- Conduct make-or-buy policy analysis and provide recommendations
- Execute all duties in a safe and responsible manner
- Encourage and promote safe working practices among employees
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
- Knowledge and experience working on SAP
- 35 years experience in procurement supply chain and general administration.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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