Procurement Officer at SaroAfrica International Limited

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer will oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. He will maintain positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records by following procurement procedures, maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
• Work with internal stakeholders (HOUs/HBUs) to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material replenishment and supplier performance evaluation
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of a BSc (2.1) in any Social Science
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience as a Procurement Officer
• Computer literacy qualification is essential. Proven ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Procurement Software and Asset Software experience is an added advantage.
• Age Requirement: 28 – 35 years.

Competencies Required:

• Proactive self-starter with attention to detail
• Integrity & independent mind, and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to work with all levels of the team with minimal and reasonable conflicts.
• Highly organized and ability to multi-task effectively
• Confidence & positive carriage