Senior Procurement Officer at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• A globally recognised leader in consulting and engineering is seeking a passionate and goal-oriented Senior Procurement Officer!
• This contract role, located in Midrand, manages all aspects of project procurement, including bid solicitation, risk evaluation, purchase order issuance and administration, dispute resolution, and ensuring full compliance with purchase order terms and conditions.

Responsibilities: 

• Procurement Coordination: Support the preparation of procurement plans, standards, documentation, and procedures, ensuring alignment with project objectives and philosophies.
• Tender and Supplier Management: Handle RFQs, tender queries, commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and recommendations for award while maintaining bidder lists and supplier databases.
• Purchase Order Administration: Issue, process, and amend purchase orders, ensuring approvals, compliance with terms, and accurate invoice management within the supply chain system.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting: Maintain organized filing systems, track procurement progress, and prepare monthly forecasts and project reports.
• Compliance and Closure: Ensure confidentiality, resolve disputes, manage penalties and claims, and oversee timely purchase order closeouts, including bank guarantees and cash retentions.

Qualification & Experience:

• High school education
• Diploma in a related field
• Experience of procurement in the mineral processing plant field
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with project personnel, suppliers & clients.
• Appreciation and participation in team behaviour within procurement & project team environments.
• Must be responsible, accurate and thorough in all areas.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with computers and associated complex software packages.