Procurement Officer

In brief

**Overview** This is a full-time Procurement Officer role at National Health Laboratory Services, a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The position is available in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, focusing on Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain. The primary stated purpose of the job includes performing housekeeping and messenger duties, in addition to significant procurement responsibilities. **What you will do** * Perform housekeeping duties and undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. * Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital. * Ensure all requisitions are converted into purchase orders timeously according to standard procurement procedure. * Measure supplier performance by following up (in writing or telephonically) on overdue orders on a weekly and monthly basis and generate reports for the procurement supervisor. * Have supplier data packs completed by new suppliers and have information captured on Oracle by Procurement (Data Management). * Address constraints and delays by proactively communicating the procurement requirements with the internal and external customers. * In regions where needed, place requests for quotes (RFQs), contractors, or source quotations for equipment below the cut-off amount as per specification from end-users. * Award such RFQ / quote to the lowest bidder/tenderer and/or conclude a contract as per NHLS functionality evaluation and processes. * Perform general procurement administration, e.g., ensuring that all documents are printed and filed for record and audit purposes, etc. * Clean up the system by closing open orders in accordance with procedure. * Compile monthly and quarterly reports. * Report non-conforming suppliers to Corporate Procurement to enable them to blacklist companies as and when required in accordance with the National Treasury Regulations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * Procurement and Supply Chain Management related Certificate (NQF Level 5) * 3 years in purchasing / buying / contracts Experience * Experience in I-procurement / RFQ purchasing * Knowledge of an ERP system (Oracle, SAP, etc.) * Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE requirements * Basic reporting writing skills * Communication skills * Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel) * Prioritising skills * Ability to work independently within a team * Time management * Telephone etiquette * Assertiveness / Ability to be firm * Planning and Organisational skills * Deadline driven * Attention to detail * Numeric skills * People skills * Problem-solving skills * Dealing with difficult customers **Who should apply** Candidates with a Grade 12 qualification and a Procurement and Supply Chain Management related Certificate (NQF Level 5) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or contracts, specifically with experience in I-procurement / RFQ purchasing. A strong understanding of an ERP system (such as Oracle or SAP) and knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, and BBBEE requirements are essential. The ideal candidate will possess basic reporting writing, communication, advanced MS Excel, prioritising, and time management skills. They should be assertive, firm, detail-oriented, numerically proficient, and capable of planning, organizing, working independently within a team, and effectively dealing with difficult customers. The role is full-time and is based in Limpopo or Mpumalanga. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/procurement-officer-national-health-laboratory-services Source: myjobmag

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