23 Oct
Vital Element
Durban
Job Summary:
The purpose of the role is to purchase Engineering spares for the Mobeni plant and stores for the production process ((including raw materials, bottles, cartons and labels). The incumbent will liaise closely with the Production Planner and will be expected to forge a good working relationship with suppliers and source new suppliers for cost savings.
Duties:
- Follow ups on orders and their deliveries daily
- Liaise closely with Production Planner for order placement of direct goods
- Liaise closely with receiving for order delivery
- Liaise with suppliers
- Follow through with QC on new supplier approval for new supply of goods or raw materials
- Assist marketing with RND,
follow through to completion if new artwork or amendments is needed
- Month End reconciliation checking for signoff before payment
- Assist with indirect spend Purchase Orders such as Engineering spares
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or CIPS
- 3-5 years' relevant experience
- FMCG
- Manufacturing sector or Engineering purchasing experience essential
- Ability to manage large workloads, maintain and deliver against Customer requirements
- Analytical skills
- Above average written and oral communications skill
- Conflict Management
- Advanced Excel
Desired Skills:
- Procurement
- Engineering purchasing experience
- Advanced Excel
- Purchase orders
- Production planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Purchasing Processes
- Conflict Handling
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- 2 to 5 years Purchasing & Procurement
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Degree
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
About The Employer:
Manufacturing company in the FMCG sectorC
▶️ Procurement Officer - KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
🖊️ Vital Element
📍 Durban