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Procurement Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
A significant player in the battery and energy industry requires a Procurement Officer at their branch on the East Rand. The purpose of the role is to manage end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing both local and international procurement inventory control and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end local and international procurement activities to ensure a consistent cost-effective supply of batteries and related products.
- Manage supplier relationships negotiate pricing and terms issue purchase orders and follow up on estimated delivery dates (ETAs).
- Review and approve branch orders from local suppliers ensuring compliance with procurement policies and operational requirements.
- Forecast stock requirements monitor inventory levels across branches and minimise stock shortages and supply chain disruptions.
- Prepare monthly forecast-versus-actual reports obtain feedback from branches and generate sales reports to support procurement planning.
- Monitor stock movement and inventory accuracy including reviewing and approving stock journals
- Conduct stock valuations calculate variances and investigate discrepancies across branches.
- Assist with distribution centre (DC) stocktakes and investigate stock discrepancies where required.
- Oversee freight shipping and warehousing processes including verifying freight invoices and DC warehousing invoices.
- Coordinate product buyouts when required to address stock shortages and meet operational demands.
- Ensure compliance with NRCS regulations and applicable legislation including preparing and submitting quarterly NRCS levy returns.
- Manage Letters of Authority (LOAs) and maintain the required regulatory documentation.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements to procurement logistics and supply chain processes.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure adherence to company policies procedures and internal controls.
- A diploma or other relevant qualification in Procurement Supply Chain Management Logistics or a related field.
- Minimum 7 year experience in a procurement purchasing stock administration supply chain or general administrative role.
- Experience working with ERP accounting procurement or inventory management systems would be beneficial.
- Exposure to procurement across multiple branches or business units would be advantageous.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Good numerical ability and accuracy. Works confidently ith quantities pricing costs and spreadsheet information.
- Familiarity with stock control and inventory administration.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good planning and organising skills
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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