Procurement Administrator at SA Metal Group

Job description:

• The company currently has a vacancy for a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Administrator to support and coordinate procurement activities in Cape Town.
• The role requires a highly organized, detail oriented, and process-driven individual with strong administrative and communication skills, who can effectively support the procurement function and ensure that procurement processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing and managing procurement-related requests and transactions.
• Maintaining accurate supplier information and documentation.
• Managing supplier applications, credit processes, and approvals.
• Processing purchase orders, stock transactions, invoices, and related documentation.
• Maintaining procurement reports, stock records, and savings-related information.
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the procurement function.

Qualifying criteria

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ administrative experience in a similar procurement or supply chain role
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environments
• Computer literate, with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Fraxion and Accpac experience advantageous)

Qualified attributes

• Strong command of the English language: an eye for detail, meticulous grammar and comprehension, and exceptional written communication
• Basic understanding of additional languages advantageous
• Meticulous, accurate and attentive to detail
• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
• The ability to self-manage with minimal guidance
• Able to meet deadlines for multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution