Procurement Clerk - Parktown at The Aurum Institute

Work Description

The Procurement Clerk is responsible to assist in the direct area of Purchase Order creation. The Procurement Clerk is responsible to assist the Procurement Manger and Procurement Officer in the procurement function in the Company. To assist with ensuring ensure that procurement of goods, consumables and services complies with the Company’s Procurement Policy inter alia creating and maintaining a list of Approved Vendors who comply with certain key criteria to ensure the effective procurement of all items within the company within the required timeframe, best price possible and quality.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Vendor Management
• Assist with Purchasing of all goods/services within the Company from Vehicles to Stationery
• Provide assistance to ensure the effective procurement of all items required within the Company, within the required time frame, best price possible and quality
• Ensure that all Invoices are captured timeously to ensure prompt payment
• Assist with building good relationships with Vendors, which ultimately benefit Aurum

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a science related environment with the Procurement/Buyer function
• Minimum of 2 years procuring specialised science related equipment’s
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, advanced MS Excel etc
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime