PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To procure material and services at the right price and quality and maintain availability. Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders in line with agreed forecasts and planning to support business continuity.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management & Logistics
• 2-3 Years’ experience in similar field or more than 4 years’ experience in similar field in FMCG environment.
KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:
• Procure material and services in line with agreed forecasts and planning goals by reviewing requirements on MRP
• Promptly release purchase requisitions and create Purchase orders (24 hour turn around)
• Run ZOTIF report (outstanding order report in SAP) weekly and follow up with Supplier on outstanding orders
• Consider optimal inventory levels and supply chain constraints when purchasing to avoid stock outs.
• Maintain SAP contract and follow up on and take corrective action on discrepancies from Supplier invoices
• Communicate material/service availability and pending shortages to all relevant stakeholders
• Submit monthly report to Procurement Specialist for cash flow management.
• Arrange for transportation of goods ordered where applicable
• Liaise with relevant Project Managers about lead time of material/equipment required/ordered
• Receive claim supporting documents from Goods Receiving Officer and commence claim process
• Issue, submit and follow up on Commercial Claims with Suppliers
• Complete Supplier evaluation form and submit to Procurement Specialist to support the vendor evaluation process (twice a year)
• Provide information to Procurement Specialist regarding packaging to support the optimization of TCO
• Investigate new vendor options to support cost saving strategies and submit recommendations to Procurement Specialist
• Support the development, implementation and improvement of processes and information systems by giving relevant recommendations to Manager Procurement and Procurement Specialist.
Closing date: 02 September 2026
