Procurement Officer

Introduction

An Agritalent client, a leading agri-processor, seeks a junior Procurement Officer to provide support to the procurement and receiving functions by ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant receipt of all goods and materials, while assisting with low-value and routine buying activities for the business.

In addition, the role functions as a Junior Buyer by sourcing and procuring low-value, non-critical and ad-hoc items, obtaining competitive quotations, preparing comparative schedules, placing purchase orders within delegated authority, and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.

The incumbent acts as a critical control point between Procurement, Stores and Finance, ensuring stock accuracy, cost control, policy compliance and audit readiness, while supporting cost saving initiatives and uninterrupted supply to operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

•Provide tactical procurement support through sourcing and execution of low-value, ad-hoc and non-critical spend, ensuring competitive pricing and value for money •Manage end-to-end expediting and inbound logistics to guarantee on-time delivery of critical materials •Act as a key control point for all inbound goods - ensuring verification, compliance and accurate GRV processing on Syspro to safeguard stock and financial integrity •Drive resolution of receiving discrepancies, non-conformances and supplier quality failures in collaboration with QA, Stores and Procurement •Champion food safety and governance - ensuring full adherence to FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP and company procurement policies within the receiving function

Maintain robust documentation, traceability and audit readiness while driving supplier performance and continuous improvement in the receiving process

Desired Experience & Qualification •Grade 12 + Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement •2-3 years’ experience in Receiving, Procurement or Buying (Manufacturing environment advantageous) •Experience on Syspro / ERP system •Good knowledge of procurement process, GRV process and documentation •Knowledge and understanding of FSSC 22000 / Food Safety Management Systems, GMP and HACCP principles and application within Receiving •Computer literate -Advanced Excel, Outlook •Strong attention to detail, accuracy and deadline driven