Procurement Officer at Marie Stopes South Africa

About the job

At Marie Stopes International we are unapologetically Pro-Choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Our team members, working across 37 countries, provide high quality, safe services to women, when and where they need them. Because when women can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone. 

THE ROLE

The Procurement Officer is a strategic role which is part responsible for the implementation and management of the Procurement Strategy. S/he alongside the Procurement Lead, manages the entire spectrum of the supply chain which includes purchasing and purchasing strategies, distribution and logistics strategies, infrastructure management, inventory management and product quality management for Marie Stopes South Africa. EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY - ADVANTAGEOUS

ABOUT YOU

• You are Pro-Choice.

• Studying for, or completed CIPS, CILT or relevant Supply Chain qualification

• Good knowledge of sourcing and supplier management, order fulfilment, distribution and procurement processes.

• 5+ Years operational experience in procurement, demand and supply planning, inventory management and infrastructure management

• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications

• Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing)