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Job Description
The South African Sugar Association (SASA), has a Permanent opportunity within their Procurement Department for a Procurement Officer, based in Mount Edgecombe.
The Procurement Officer will report to the Senior Procurement Officer.
The South African Sugar Association (SASA) provides a range of specialist services that enhance the profitability, global competitiveness and sustainability of the South African sugar industry. The Finance Division provides a range of financial services to SASA, including a centralised procurement function.
The overall purpose of this role is to provide SASA with a professional, compliant procurement service for the purchasing of goods and services at optimum value for stakeholder satisfaction through appropriate contractual control while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Process purchase requisitions/purchase orders in accordance with the Procurement & Accounts Payable Policy and Procurement & Accounts Payable Procedures Manual
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and supplier pricelists
Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
Experience with Mechanical, Engineering, Lab equipment and consumables sourcing
Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Assist Procurement Manager to establish and negotiate supply terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships
Monitor and analyse trends in SASA’s spending to identify areas for creating value
Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers to provide alternative sources of goods and services
Cost avoidance and cost reduction by developing and introducing new sources of supply
Experience in conducting cost analysis to determine potential opportunities
Assist Procurement Manager in monitoring and management of the preferred supplier database and B-BBBEE compliance of SASA’s supplier database
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
A recognized BCom Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant 3-year National Diploma
2-4 years relevant experience in a similar role
Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures including purchasing contract management
Knowledge of category strategy and management
Knowledge of and experience in the B-BBEE scorecard, with specific focus on the procurement element
Knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous
MS Excel and Word skills at an intermediate level of proficiency with experience in analysing pricing proposals
Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with legal requirements and policies governing the procurement of goods and services
Planning procurement and administration processes to reconcile operational timescales and governance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Commitment to best practice
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Commitment to best practice
Must be a team player
Evaluating supply options
Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes
Good negotiation skills
Remuneration and Benefits:
Market related plus benefits
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