Procurement Officer

Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability innovation and the development of our people.

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Procurement Officer to join our team.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

To buy goods and services in support of the operational activities of the Fleet Maintenance Department

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Converting of orders in compliance with purchasing procedures
• Investigate and action account queries promptly
• Investigate supplier problems solving of queries and take appropriate action and follow up to ensure no similar problems are experienced
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with supplier thus gaining the best possible service from them
• Follow-up on outstanding orders-system maintenance
• Follow up on orders received but not invoiced- system maintenance
• Select and source from suppliers in line with preferential procurement targets
• Evaluate and select potential suppliers to improve the BBBEE score
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures applicable on Procurement
• Be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required
• Be able to do market evaluation
• Negotiate discounts and settlement discounts
• Continuedly review commodities and suppliers to ensure that the best possible agreements are in operation and savings reported
• Reporting on procedure compliance and non-compliance as well as supplier engagement i.t.o service and savings
• Adhere to Procurement Procedures and Policy documents
• Draw up and submission of monthly reports

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• BCom Degree or equivalent

• Technical qualifications will be advantageous
• At least 5 years experience in senior buyer capacity in related industry

• Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation
• Exposure to international procurement terms and conditions

• Strong conflict management skills and experience of negotiations

• Strong technical understanding and Supplier evaluation experience

• Excellent analytic abilities planning decision making skills and ability to read interpret and compile reports.

• Able to deal with all levels of management and suppliers.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent analytic abilities
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving and administrative skills
• Strong conflict management skills and good decision-making skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Computer literacy MS Office(within a high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Able to work unsupervised and show initiative in understanding the decision-making process
• Able to deal with all levels of management and suppliers
• Able to manage conflict and competing demands
• Able to compile reports and presentations

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.