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Job Vacancy: PROCUREMENT OFFICER Are you well-organized, with acute attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly? Can you prioritize, negotiate pricing, and take a project from start to finish? Can you remain balanced in the face of stress and flexible in a constantly changing external environment? Brand Universe (based in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town) is looking to employ a Procurement Officer! > Procurement Officers are responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality. > An astute Procurement Officer oversees purchasing activities and ensures that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. > The Procurement Officer's responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. > To be successful as a Procurement Officer you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends. > Ultimately, a top Procurement Officer should be able to negotiate well and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards. *Roles and Responsibilities - Overseeing and supervising all activities of the purchasing department. - Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies. - Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures. - Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased. - Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records. - Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc. - Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts. - Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers. - Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports. *Qualifications and Education Requirements - High school diploma (Matric) - 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position. *Required Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office. - Strong communication and negotiation skills. - Good analytical and strategic thinking skills. - Attention to detail Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Preference will be given to Applicants living in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. ***Interested applicants who meet the requirements above can send the following documents/info to Hr@branduniverse.co.za 1. CV 2.Copy of ID 3. Copy of Matric Certificate and Highest Qualification 4. Salary expectation 5. Availability to start Your application will not be considered if you do not fulfil the above requirements. Kindly ensure that all documentation is included in your email. Successful applicants will be contacted. (Should you not hear back within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.)
29 May 2025;
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gumtree.co.za