Procurement Officer at Talented Recruitment Specialists

• An established company based in Umhlanga is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer with experience purchasing raw materials and production supplies within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemicals, coatings, adhesives, FMCG or similar industries will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing procurement requirements proactively rather than simply processing purchase orders.
• Understanding production demand, stock requirements, lead times and the consequences of supply delays.
• Monitoring open orders and following suppliers closely until delivery is confirmed.
• Identifying potential shortages or supplier risks early and escalating them before production is affected.
• Obtaining and comparing quotations and negotiating appropriate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.
• Building reliable supplier relationships while still holding suppliers accountable for quality, price and delivery.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier documentation and order statuses.
• Reviewing procurement spend and identifying genuine cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply continuity.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance and other internal stakeholders.
• Using Excel and purchasing or ERP systems confidently and well versed in excel
• Managing multiple requirements and deadlines without losing track of outstanding actions.
• Source, procure and manage the supply of raw materials in line with production and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Negotiate favourable pricing, terms and conditions
• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance and relevant legislation
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholcers to optimise supply chain efficiency and support pusiness growth.

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Loģistics, Business, or a related field.
• Must hnave proven procurement experience
• Experience in manufacturing and procurement and sourcing of raw materials
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem- solving skill's
• Excellent commurication and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly organised and accurate.
• Proactive and able to anticipate problems.
• Persistent with suppliers and internal follow-ups.
• Commercially aware and comfortable negotiating.
• Accountable and willing to take ownership through to final delivery.
• Calm and solutions-focused when there is pressure or a supply problem.
• Confident enough to challenge information or ask questions when something does not make sense.
• Reliable in communicating delays, risks and outstanding matters early.
• Able to work constructively within an established team and across different departments.
• Honest and careful when dealing with pricing, suppliers and commercially sensitive information.