Procurement Officer at Michael Page

Procurement Administration

• Provide procurement expertise to manage and effectively meet organisational needs
• Procure required services, materials, equipment, and construction in a timorously manner while ensuring that quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness are achieved.

Group Services Manager

Procurement Supervisor

Procurement Officer* Timely, pro-active communication with internal and external customers / Stakeholders

• Loading of Suppliers, Customers & Items
• Sourcing of BEE compliant suppliers

Supplier Relationships

• Create and maintain effective supplier relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Evaluation and management of suppliers,
• Manage the supply base, identification and mitigation of risks
• Identification of new potential suppliers and develop business relationships
• Improvement and development of non-competitive existing suppliers

Contract Management

• Implement and contribute to the development of contract management.
• Tender preparation, evaluation and award of contracts
• Review of specifications or scope of work
• Identify new players in the market.

Expediting Reporting

• Securing the timely delivery of goods and components
• Follow up on outstanding Orders
• Obtain estimated lead time from suppliers in order to establish progress
• Maintain a record of progress and notify the requester

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Procurement

Desirable

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)

Professional Experience Is Essential

• Strong ability to negotiate and network
• Data analysis skills
• Quality Control Analysis skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Result oriented
• People oriented, with an ability to relate appropriately to suppliers and colleagues at all levels;
• Compliant, with an appreciation for customer expectations and cost demands;* 4 Years Procurement experience, preferably within mining, manufacturing and processing plants
• Knowledge of DTI Codes of Good Practice and the Mining Charter

Desirable

Key Relationship Interfaces

Internal

• End users
• Finance department
• Mining operations

External

• Suppliers
• Auditors