Procurement Officer at Freddy Hirsch Group

About the position

Our family business has been trading in spice since 1956, which means a lot of spice has passed through our experienced hands.

As we continue to keep our No. 1 spot in the spice industry, we know that the core values of service excellence, quality products and technical innovation set up by the founding generation are safe and secure in the hands of our second generation, who are already successfully flying the family flag. A third generation is waiting in the wings to take us to 2056 and beyond!

Join Freddy Hirsch as we drive the science beyond the technology of what we do best!

PROCUREMENT OFFICER - CAPE TOWN - MONTAGUE GARDENS

Main purpose of the Job:

Responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, services and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run weekly and monthly replenishment reports
• Review MRP and place orders for raw materials as required and according to set targets
• Orders to be accurate and placed within 24 hours and followed up/delivery confirmed within 48 hours
• All potential or actual raw material shortages to be marked on system and communicated timeously
• Continuous follow up on delivery of all orders
• Ensure deliveries include necessary documentation
• Amend purchase orders as required
• Update system pricing via Procurement Manager
• Liaise with new/existing suppliers regarding cost effective/alternative products
• Ensure all necessary QC documents are obtained and submitted for approval of new suppliers/products
• Place orders for consumable items for production - as required
• Liaise with Accounts Department regarding Supplier Account Queries
• Liaise with Production Planner regarding weekly and monthly schedules
• Liaise with sales team regarding straight sale products

Requirements:

• 2-5 years working experience as a Procurement Officer in a manufacturing environment
• 2 - 5 years Category Management experience
• Financial and Business acumen
• Customer service experience in a similar role and environment
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Quality, planning and organising ability

Qualifications:

• BCom/National Diploma Supply Chain qualification or equivalent

If you have not heard back from our HR department within 3 weeks of your submission, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• supplier liaison
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Purchasing Processes
• Procurement

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years FMCG
• 2 to 5 years Purchasing & Procurement

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric