Procurement Officer

In brief

**Overview** The client, a reputable company within the battery distribution and energy solutions industry, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join their team in Johannesburg. The purpose of this role is to coordinate local and international procurement activities across multiple branches and business units, ensuring accurate purchasing processes, effective supplier communication, stock availability, inventory control, and compliance with company procedures. The company facilitating this recruitment is Talent Candey. **What you will do** * **Local & International Procurement:** * Review and approve local purchasing orders submitted by branches. * Check international supplier order confirmations against price lists. * Send orders to suppliers and follow up on delivery ETAs. * Review freight invoices and process container GRNs. * Coordinate supplier communication and purchasing documentation. * Assist with additional purchasing and buyouts when required. * **Stock Control & Interbranch Transfers:** * Approve weekly interbranch transfers (IBTs). * Prepare monthly order forms. * Review and approve stock journals across business units. * Extract stock valuations and investigate variances. * Assist with stocktakes and inventory reconciliations. * Maintain accurate stock and purchasing records. * **Forecasting & Reporting:** * Prepare monthly forecast-versus-actual reports. * Follow up with branches regarding forecasting information. * Extract sales and inventory reports when required. * Ensure procurement and stock reporting is accurate and up to date. * **Compliance & General Administration:** * Prepare quarterly NRCS levy submissions. * Assist with Letters of Authority (LOAs). * Review warehousing invoices. * Maintain accurate procurement and compliance documentation. * Liaise with suppliers, branches and internal departments. * Provide administrative support to the Procurement Manager. * Follow up on outstanding orders, queries and documentation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Diploma or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field * Minimum 7+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or related administration * Strong procurement and purchasing administration experience * Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel * Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory systems advantageous * Experience coordinating procurement across multiple branches advantageous * Good understanding of stock control and inventory administration * Strong numerical ability and accuracy with pricing, quantities and costs * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills * Exceptional attention to detail * Good problem-solving and time management skills * Reliable, proactive and able to work independently * Ability to follow up consistently and meet deadlines **Who should apply** An experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Officer with a relevant Diploma or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Candidates should possess a minimum of 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain, or related administration, with strong experience in procurement and purchasing administration. Essential skills include excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel), a good understanding of stock control and inventory administration, strong numerical ability, excellent communication (written and verbal), strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be reliable, proactive, able to work independently, and capable of consistent follow-up to meet deadlines. Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory systems and coordinating procurement across multiple branches is considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/boksburg/procurement-officer-id-7598032 Source: jobmail

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• At least 7 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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