Procurement Assistant: Agricultural Inputs
- Location
- Free State
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Procurement Assistant specialising in Agricultural Inputs within the OVK - Group. The position involves providing daily administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and Product Line Manager, focusing on the creation, tracking, and management of purchase orders, supplier information, and claims related to agricultural chemicals, fertilisers, and seed. **What you will do** * Provide daily administrative support to the Purchasing Manager and Product Line Manager: Agricultural Inputs. * Create, check, document and follow up on purchase orders and outstanding orders for agricultural chemicals, fertiliser and seed. * Maintain and verify supplier price lists, costs and selling prices on AS400 in accordance with approved authorisations. * Register and follow up supplier, inventory, delivery and quality claims through to resolution. * Track credit notes, returns, delivery notes and discrepancies between orders, receipts and invoices. * Prepare and distribute inventory, price, claims and outstanding-order reports on time. * Maintain product and supplier records, documentation and electronic files, including applicable product and registration information. * Liaise with branches, the DC, suppliers and finance to resolve queries promptly. * Escalate delays, price discrepancies and unresolved claims promptly. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * An appropriate administrative, purchasing or inventory qualification will be beneficial * Preferably 2–3 years of administrative experience in purchasing, inventory or agricultural input trade * Knowledge of AS400 and agricultural chemicals, fertilizer and seed will be an advantage * Strong organisational abilities * Strong communication abilities * Strong problem-solving abilities * Accuracy * Accountability * Ability to perform under operational pressure * Service-oriented mindset * Good cooperation with internal stakeholders * Strong computer skills **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a Matric certificate and preferably 2-3 years of administrative experience in purchasing, inventory, or agricultural input trade. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, demonstrate accuracy and accountability, and be capable of performing under operational pressure. A service-oriented mindset, good cooperation with internal stakeholders, and strong computer skills are essential. Knowledge of AS400 and agricultural chemicals, fertiliser, and seed would be an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/procurement-assistant-agricultural-inputs-ovk-group Source: myjobmag
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