Procurement Specialist

Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4Diploma / NQF Level 6 in Procurement or Degree in ProcurementMinimum 5 years' procurement experience, specifically procuring raw materials within a manufacturing environmentProficient on MS Office SuiteResponsibilitiesProvide purchasing services including preparation of enquiriesManage the procurement processLiaise with Suppliers & negotiate cost effective pricing to reduce costsAssist with stocktaking & inventory controlEnsure compliance with legal and company regulationsBring procurement activities in-line with Company's broader objectives, while also reducing supply chain riskEnsure that departmental and support staff are focused on continuous improvement of products and processesPromote alignment by understanding and communicating Customer needs and requirements throughout the organisationNegotiate contracts and lead cross functional teams in providing support to strategic procurement decisionsAnalyse and interpret data/procurement costIdentify new strategies / processes to ensure new product development and to be able to fault findMaintain good working relationships with key Stakeholders and CustomersConduct market researchApply risk minimizing techniquesGet the most efficient return out of the company's purchasing power while also reducing operational risksTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion.AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.