RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.
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RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable construction company in the Western Cape is currently seeking a committed and hardworking Procurement Clerk to join their team in Cape Town as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
Identify potential suppliers and new products
Contact a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations and agree on delivery time
Ensure that orders are authorized by General Manager before proceeding
Keep detailed records and maintain a well-organized work schedule
Assess the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliers
Deal effectively with challenges regarding suppliers and the flow of materials
Ensure compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
Provide advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
Liaise closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
Prepare and maintain cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the business
Negotiate and agree the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
Project administration
General administration and tender duties
Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience post-graduation in a similar position
Experience with operations preferred
Good understanding of construction processes and methodologies
Experience with BuildSmart Accounting software beneficial
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Full bilingual in Afrikaans and English
Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits:
Salary: R210K – R280K CTC per annum, negotiable depending on experience