Procurement Officer

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Ballito is seeking a Procurement Officer to oversee the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and excipients.
The role ensures timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and supplier compliance with regulatory and quality standards to meet production requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inventory Management:

  • Monitor inventory on SAP.
  • MRP processing raw materials.
Purchase Order Management:
  • Place purchase orders timeously.
  • Follow up on purchase order dates.
  • Communicate collection requirements with Logistics.
Controls and Optimization:
  • Monitor and negotiate pricing.
  • Supplier monitoring and performance/evaluations.
  • Forecasting on customer demand.
  • Maintain and update approved raw materials lists.
  • Evaluate suppliers on pricing, service and quality.
Requirements:
  • Diploma or Degree in the relevant field
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of proven work experience
  • Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to perform well under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills related to purchasing and inventory
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable
  • Highly organized with excellent time management abilities
Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on ourwebsite, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.
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For more information please contact:
Murray Sanders

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1477799
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned