Senior Procurement Officer

About the position

Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to join their team, based in Saldanha.

Successful candidate will support the Procurement Manager in implementing and maintaining purchasing, contract management and vendor management strategies and processes, and to ensure compliant and consistent supply of goods and services to achieve the best value for the company. 

Minimum Requirements:-

• B. Com or relevant tertiary qualification
• Computer literacy with a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a similar senior role
• Knowledge of the specific regulations and laws governing the fishing industry in South Africa, including fishing permits, quotas, and sustainability measures are an advantage
• Understanding of supply chain processes in the fishing industry context, preferable
• Knowledge of quality control and assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Understanding of supply chain risks and strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the procurement process
• Communication skills, including ability to communicate on strategic, operational and task execution levels
• Good verbal and written skills in English and Afrikaans
• Good understanding of key business processes and practices
• Demonstrates influencing skills
• Analytical and good problem – solving ability; good numeric ability
• Accurate with strong attention to detail; methodical and meticulous
• Ability to function independently and under pressure; ability to filter information and assess priorities
• Articulate and assertive; professional, credible and highly motivated

Duties include, but not limited to:-

• Manage delivery of compliant, efficient, and cost-effective procurement process to procure best value goods and services
• Ensure efficient and optimised contract management and administration processes
• Ensure compliant Vendor management and administration processes

Interested in this position?  Email your CV + supporting documentation to [Email Address Removed].  If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Compliance
• Contracts
• Managing Relationships with Vendors
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Quality Control
• Supply Chain