Main job function
The Employee will work as a Procurement Officer, scope of work will include but are not limited to:
- Requesting quotations and ordering materials from approved suppliers to meet the
- company’s demand;
- Maintaining acceptable levels of materials and accurate documentation on the ERP;
- Timely creation and submission of Purchase Orders for approval via the ERP;
- Completing external provider evaluations to ensure compliance with AS9100;
- Conducting incoming inspections once material has arrived;
- Capturing purchased stock and materials on the ERP;
- Addressing supplier queries promptly and efficiently;
- Communicating progress from vendors and suppliers to team members and managers;
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times product
- ranges, etc;
- Complying with current company procurement procedures and policies; and
- Performing minor support roles within the company as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Supply Chain , Purchasing or equivalent
- 2-3 years of technical buying experience ideally electrical components or mechanical components.
- Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc);
- Excellent administrative & organisational skills;
- Excellent planning & coordinating skills;
- Strong communication and negotiations skills;
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills;
- A good understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and potential issues; and
- Pro-active approach to own and manage technical query processes between supplier and engineers.
Criteria
- Experience in procurement of electronic components;
- Experience in coordinating international shipping from suppliers; and
- Familiar with ERP systems.
- Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly;
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong problem-solving skills; and
- High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
Remuneration: R360 000 per annum
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to chantel@armstrongappointments.com