Technical Procurement Officer

Location: Western Cape Town

(URGENT)

Our client seeks a dynamic self-starter with strong procurement skills to purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, lead-times and HSE protocols to join in the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Manufacturing or Engineering background

Procurement diploma / degree

Min 5 years proven track record in Technical Buying is essential.

Able to read and understand drawings.

Behavior Competencies

Good communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Strong negotiation skills.

Duties

Provide Procurement support to the relevant office/division.

Ensure Procurement, Contract management, Vendor control procedures are adhered to.

Sales

Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes.

Suppliers and vendor selection, liaison, and management

Negotiating contracts with suppliers

Price Negotiation

Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the Department.

Ensure that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition

Purchase goods from approved vendors

Ensure purchase orders are processed timely.

Capture procurement information on SAP ERP System

Assist in sourcing products/services.

Vendor Selection

Price Negotiations

Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.

Ensure that all orders are approved by authorized signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.

Drawing outstanding purchase order reports

Confirming contract and price queries

File all records to enable quick and easy access.