Procurement Officer

• An established company based in Umhlanga is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer with experience purchasing raw materials and production supplies within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in chemicals, coatings, adhesives, FMCG or similar industries will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing procurement requirements proactively rather than simply processing purchase orders.

• Understanding production demand, stock requirements, lead times and the consequences of supply delays.

• Monitoring open orders and following suppliers closely until delivery is confirmed.

• Identifying potential shortages or supplier risks early and escalating them before production is affected.

• Obtaining and comparing quotations and negotiating appropriate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions.

• Building reliable supplier relationships while still holding suppliers accountable for quality, price and delivery.

• Maintaining accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier documentation and order statuses.

• Reviewing procurement spend and identifying genuine cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply continuity.

• Working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

• Using Excel and purchasing or ERP systems confidently and well versed in excel

• Managing multiple requirements and deadlines without losing track of outstanding actions.

• Source, procure and manage the supply of raw materials in line with production and business requirements.

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships

• Negotiate favourable pricing, terms and conditions

• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance and relevant legislation

• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholcers to optimise supply chain efficiency and support pusiness growth.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Loģistics, Business, or a related field.

• Must hnave proven procurement experience

• Experience in manufacturing and procurement and sourcing of raw materials

• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem- solving skill's

• Excellent commurication and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Highly organised and accurate.

• Proactive and able to anticipate problems.

• Persistent with suppliers and internal follow-ups.

• Commercially aware and comfortable negotiating.

• Accountable and willing to take ownership through to final delivery.

• Calm and solutions-focused when there is pressure or a supply problem.

• Confident enough to challenge information or ask questions when something does not make sense.

• Reliable in communicating delays, risks and outstanding matters early.

• Able to work constructively within an established team and across different departments.

• Honest and careful when dealing with pricing, suppliers and commercially sensitive information.