Procurement Administrator - VKB Agri-Processors, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Introduction

• VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organisation, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside. 

Job Description

• Responsible for the overall support of hedging transactions within VKB Agri-Processors.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Economics/ Risk Management/ Agricultural Economics.
• Successful completion of SAFEX APD Exam will serve as recommendation.
• Experience in the agricultural grain industry will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Hedging contracts, SAFEX Trades & Grain purchasing will serve as recommendation. 
• Computer literate especially in MS Office with the ability to work on MS EXCEL on an advanced level.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintaining good business relationships with the relevant subsidiaries under the VKB Agri-Processors group of Companies.
• Ongoing liaison with suppliers and handling all contract enquiries.
• Support the Procurement- and Hedging Manager in obtaining relevant quotations from existing suppliers.
• Support the Purchasing- and Hedging Manager with the bi-weekly presentation on market expectations and Hedging Positions to management.
• Timely preparation of administrative assignments in order to book hedging positions.
• Provide support to Agri Processors' Financial Manager with the preparation of Hedging Reports with the focus on Hedge Accounting.
• Continuous reporting of Hedging Positions to the Purchases- and Hedging Manager.
• To ensure that the planning, maintenance and implementation of systems and procedures takes place continuously to limit risks.
• Regular communication with subsidiaries in order to stay informed of raw material needs and possible changes.
• Daily checking of market transactions and the provision of support in respect of their booking.
• Preparation of weekly reports in support of the larger purchasing function.
• Effective contract management to ensure that the right commodity is delivered at the right price and at the right place and date. Follow-up and handling of any inquiries regarding order numbers, instructions and logistical matters.
• Continuous checking of stock levels at respective mills in order to be able to pass on timely and accurate information.
• Provide support to the larger purchasing function in terms of effective logistics-, operational & financial tasks.
• Completion of JSE Agricultural Traders Examination.

Skills

• Problem definition and analyses
• Communication
• Maintaining Long term relationships
• Teamwork
• Compliance
• Organising
• Planning
• Personal Resilience