Manufacturing

Procurement Officer

Talented Recruitment·Durban, south-africa·FULL_TIME
ManufacturingleadFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 27, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities: Managing procurement requirements proactively rather than simply processing purchase orders. Understanding production demand, stock requirements, lead times and the consequences of supply delays. Monitoring open orders and following suppliers closely until delivery is confirmed. Identifying potential shortages or supplier risks early and escalating them before production is affected. Obtaining and comparing quotations and negotiating appropriate pricing, payment terms and delivery conditions. Building reliable supplier relationships while still holding suppliers accountable for quality, price and delivery. Maintaining accurate purchasing records, pricing information, supplier documentation and order statuses. Reviewing procurement spend and identifying genuine cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or supply continuity. Working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Finance and other internal stakeholders. Using Excel and purchasing or ERP systems confidently and well versed in excel Managing multiple requirements and deadlines without losing track of outstanding actions. Source, procure and manage the supply of raw materials in line with production and business requirements. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships Negotiate favourable pricing, terms and conditions Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance and relevant legislation Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities Collaborate with internal stakeholcers to optimise supply chain efficiency and support pusiness growth. Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Loistics, Business, or a related field. Must hnave proven procurement experience Experience in manufacturing and procurement and sourcing of raw materials Strong negotiation, analytical and problem- solving skill's Excellent commurication and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Highly organised and accurate. Proactive and able to anticipate problems. Persistent with suppliers and internal follow-ups. Commercially aware and comfortable negotiating. Accountable and willing to take ownership through to final delivery. Calm and solutions-focused when there is pressure or a supply problem. Confident enough to challenge information or ask questions when something does not make sense. Reliable in communicating delays, risks and outstanding matters early. Able to work constructively within an established team and across different departments. Honest and careful when dealing with pricing, suppliers and commercially sensitive information. Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles. IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").

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Company

Talented Recruitment

Location

Durban, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

lead

Valid until

November 27, 2026

Created

October 29, 2026

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