Procurement & Stock Control Administrator - JHB

In brief

Overview This role is for an experienced and highly organised Procurement & Stock Control Administrator to join the Procurement team of a reputable client within the battery distribution and energy solutions industry, based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement Department, assisting with purchasing, supplier coordination, stock control, inventory reporting, and interbranch stock administration across multiple business units. The purpose of the job is to ensure accurate and efficient procurement and stock control administration by processing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, coordinating supplier documentation, monitoring outstanding orders, and supporting stock availability across the Group, while ensuring documentation is processed timeously and in accordance with company procedures, approval limits, and internal controls. What you will do **Procurement & Purchasing Administration** * Process and maintain local and international purchase orders across the Group * Assist with purchasing activities and supplier-related administration * Coordinate supplier documentation and procurement records * Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on purchasing queries * Ensure purchase orders and supporting documentation are accurate * Maintain compliance with company purchasing procedures and internal controls **Stock Control & Interbranch Transfers** * Process daily interbranch transfers (IBTs) to branches * Prepare stock journals for approval by the Procurement Officer or Manager * Assist with stock adjustments relating to damages, obsolete stock, stocktakes, assets and stock corrections * Extract stock valuations and calculate stock variances * Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with stocktake reconciliations * Maintain accurate stock administration and inventory records **Stock Reporting & Inventory Administration** * Prepare daily Takealot reports * Prepare overstocking reports for consumable products * Extract and maintain stock-on-hand reports for relevant branches and distribution operations * Assist with monitoring stock availability and inventory movements * Maintain accurate stock reporting and supporting documentation **Freight, Supplier & General Administration** * Process and maintain freight and courier creditor documentation * Coordinate Head Office documentation relating to freight and courier services * Monitor and record weekly container arrivals * Process stationery and label orders * Check consumable stock levels weekly, including terminals * Liaise with suppliers, branches and internal departments * Follow up on outstanding procurement and stock-related queries * Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager Requirements (from the original advert) * Relevant Diploma or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field * Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or a related administrative role * Strong purchasing and procurement administration experience * Good understanding of stock control and inventory administration * Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel * Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory management systems advantageous * Good numerical ability and accuracy with pricing, quantities, costs and spreadsheets * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Good problem-solving and time management skills * Reliable, proactive and able to take initiative * Ability to work independently and follow up on outstanding tasks * Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly organised individual with a relevant diploma or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain, or a related administrative role. They should possess strong purchasing and procurement administration experience, a good understanding of stock control and inventory administration, and excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel. Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement, or inventory management systems is advantageous. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong numerical ability and accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication, and exceptional attention to detail. They will be reliable, proactive, able to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines, with good problem-solving and time management skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/retail/retail-wholesale/boksburg/procurement-stock-control-administrator-jhb-id-7598034 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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