PROCUREMENT OFFICER – SUPPLY CHAIN Permanent

1. Tactical&OperationalTasks:

• Procuring direct & indirect material to ensure maximum production attainment
• Gather adequate information on required materials and services and ensure thorough understanding of specifications
• Sourcing on the cloud-based solution (Ariba Platform) to negotiate the most cost-effective contracts and deals
• Supplier Lifecycle Management and Performance (SLP), which includes, instating Supplier requests,

2. Vendor Creation and Supplier Management on the platform

• Capturing of long term contracts on the Ariba Platform
• Create Purchase Requisitions into the SAP system to indicate the sourcing project
• Procuring to the correct levels to ensure no risk of out of date products/FIFO/ space utilization
• Utilizing production plan / forecast against stock on hand & related inbound receptions
• Run Weekly Material Requirements Plan in line with safety stock models
• Liaise with the Operational team on a daily to ensure transparency and no stock out situations
• Liaise with Suppliers to help support long-term goals by building a strong and trusting relationship
• Follow-up and assist on all workflow related challenges

3. Monitoring&Reporting:

• Weekly reporting on SOH (Stock on hand) against production requirements
• Weekly expediting of orders placed
• Supplier Evaluations to be done monthly (OTIF deliveries/ pricing/ specifications/ timeous responding to queries)

4. Quality&FoodSafety

• Guarantee & apply Food Safety standards to all related working procedures
• Support HACCP program in procurement department & Wilmar S.A (Pty) Ltd
• Manage quality issues & act accordingly to maintain an optimal supply chain in terms of quality & supply

5. Safety

• All PPE to be worn in compliance with site & Food Safety controls & legal requirements
• Enforce & follow safety rules of all internal policies 5. Environment
• Ownership of environmental responsibilities
• To guarantee & apply food safety practises on site

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications

Diploma in Logistics, Supply Management, Business, Finance or related.

Experience

• 6 – 12 months Purchasing/Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Hands on experience with purchasing software (SAP) and ARIBA – (Advantage).
• Experience in working within a FMGC company.