Senior Procurement Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a Funeral Assurance Group based in Durban is currently in search of a Senior Procurement Officer, the successful incumbent will be responsible for procuring goods and services in compliance with Group Policies and Procedures within the Group Finance Department a Division of the Group.

Qualifications:

• NQF6 qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Thorough knowledge of SLAs, vetting of suppliers and B-BBEE requirements related to procurement spend
• High levels of computer literacy

Experience and Knowledge required:

• 5 years’ experience as a Buyer/Procurement Officer in a high transaction environment.
• Sector experience preferred: Insurance / Financial Services 
• Team supervision experience
• Experience in process development and documentation

Skills and Competencies required:

• Thorough knowledge of SLAs, vetting of suppliers and B-BBEE requirements related to procurement spend
• High levels of computer literacy
• Proficient with IFRS and corporate tax, strong technical accounting, and tax knowledge
• Consolidations experience
• Proven experience in strategy and business development
• Strategic and visionary skills
• Coaching and mentorship skills
• People management skills.

Key Performance Areas:

• Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with the specified budget, quality requirements, the B-BBEE strategy and delivery targets
• Utilize best practices, strategies and methods to negotiate advantageous pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
• Build and maintain the group’s database of preferred suppliers and ensure that good relationships are maintained with the key / strategic suppliers
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and suppliers