Senior Procurement Officer
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Would you like to receive notifications for jobs like this as well? Notify me of jobs like thisGreat news! You are subscribed to receive alerts for jobs similar to this one.With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, our client proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining this global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, they can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their dynamic, growing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the overall project delivery in accordance with Company, Client and industry requirements. This position is based in Cape Town.Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels.
- Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved.
- Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
- Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
- Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Contracts Manager and/or Project Manager.
- Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorized company procedures.
- To be assigned on a Project specific basis, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines.
- Relevant tertiary-level qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum of 5 years' proven procurement experience in a similar role within mining projects.
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident, based in Cape Town.
- Sound knowledge of international and local purchasing, tendering, contract law, and freight regulations and practices.
- Ability to work independently while consistently delivering high-quality results within budget and schedule constraints.
- Demonstrated experience with computerized purchasing and logistics systems.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Skilled in producing accurate and professional documentation and reports.