Procurement Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Hire Resolve scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join a well-established organisation in Richards Bay.
The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring goods and services in line with operational requirements, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, maintaining accurate procurement records and facilitating the timely delivery of materials and services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong procurement background within a maintenance environment, excellent negotiation skills and experience using SAP R/3 Materials Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Procure goods and services in accordance with material requirements, specifications and operational needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records and documentation.
- Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
- Conduct market research to identify suitable suppliers and assess pricing and availability.
- Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing outcomes.
- Ensure suppliers comply with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements and B-BBEE standards.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are met efficiently.
- Support effective procurement processes while minimising purchasing and supply risks.
Minimum Requirements
- BTech Degree or National Diploma in Purchasing Management.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a maintenance environment.
- A valid Code EB (Code 8) driver's licence.
- A BCom Degree in Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
- Practical experience using SAP R/3, specifically the Materials Management (MM) module.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
How to Apply:
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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at [email protected] or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise