Procurement Officer

About the position

Our  client's comprehensive portfolio includes services such as collecting bins, cleaning city streets, sorting, composting, recycling, and safe disposal of household waste.
Purpose of the Role:
Our client is seeking an individual who is detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer to manage the Sourcing, Purchasing, and Vendor relations for materials and services aligned with project and business requirements.
This role ensures cost-effective procurement, contract compliance, and on-time delivery through end-to-end coordination with internal and external stakeholders.


Role: Procurement Officer
Location: Blackheath, Cape Town
Industry:  Our client has been a global provider of integrated waste management services.

 
Educational Qualifications

• Matric
• Bachelor's Degree: in Business, Commerce, IT or related field
• CIPS Diploma
• Clear criminal record

 Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement

 
Skills and Knowledge

• Strong negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• ERP experience (Oracle/Sage/SAP)
• Clear criminal record

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and ensure they align with approved specifications and budgets
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with new and existing vendors to ensure cost competitiveness
• Prepare & float RFQs, conduct bid analysis, and issue purchase orders in ERP systems
• Ensure timely delivery by monitoring and following up on outstanding POs
• Address and resolve vendor disputes regarding quality, warranty, and delivery
• Draft and amend supplier contracts, agreements, and SLAs in line with business needs
• Maintain and update the preferred supplier list and ensure vendor compliance
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify procurement process optimizations
• Ensure full compliance with company Procurement Policy and Code of Conduct

 





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Desired Skills:

• CIPS Diploma
• Procurement Officer
• Machinery parts