This role is designed for junior procurement individuals who are looking to advance their career within the procurement landscape. The successful candidate will be hands-on in various aspects of procurement, bid management and coordinating, inventory management, and vendor/contract management. This role will involve a great deal of support to the departments i.e. projects and sales.

Education:

National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Supply Chain Management or related.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Basic understanding of procurement principles and practices.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years in Procurement

Other Requirements

Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment (gas).
Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.
Exposure to any accounting ERP system (preferably GP and D365).

Duties and Responsibilities

PO: Generate purchase orders for Wayleaves, Projects, Instrumentation and Sales Departments. Ensure correct POs are nominated to the correct GL account.
Bid Management: Compile tender documents and coordinate submissions from the bidders
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess inventory
Sourcing and Supplier Management: Source cost effective services or products and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues related to procurement.
Data Analysis: Analyze procurement data to identify trends, inefficiencies and potential risk, and areas for improvement. Provide recommendations based on findings.
Process Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of requisitions, tender registry, critical spares, vendor documents. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with company policies.
Reporting: Prepare regular reports on procurement, including key metrics such as lead times, order accuracy, and project timeline.
Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal framework such as B-BBEE standards, OHS and SAGA. Ensure all new vendors are thoroughly vetted before they are registered and onboard.
Vendor Database; All revoked and inactive vendors to be updated in GP.
Ethics: Maintain a high degree of ethics. Report all unethical activities to management and Ethics Line.
Safety :Adhere to all safety practices and the OHS ACT and all associated legal requirements
Responsible for ensuring an ongoing clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with legislative requirements and infringements reported to the Safety Officer timeously . Subscribe to best practice implementation and adoption of ISO management standards