Procurement Officer (Construction) at Tsebo Solution

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Vendor sourcing for construction materials from international and domestic markets
• Assist to prepare RFQ (Request For Quotation)packages for bidding purposes
• Assist to evaluate and negotiate with vendors on material pricing.
• Assist to review and prepare contractual documents for material purchase
• Liaise and follow up with vendors for smooth delivery of materials
• Follow and ensure compliance with the Company's Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Comply with Procurement Schedules for the purchase of equipment, services and materials
• Coordinate transportation of materials to project sites
• Create and maintain good relationships with all vendors/suppliers
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply and pricing options to generate quote comparison sheets
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Follow up on payments, delivery notes and invoices
• Ensure all purchased items are delivered in a timely manner
• Work with team members and Managers in order to fulfill job duties, as needed.
• General Project Administration including maintaining complete and accurate records
• Any other tasks as required by the Manager – Projects and / or the Managing Director
• Maintain and update supplier information such as track record, experience, product lines etc.
• Maintain records of all purchases, pricing and other important data
• Create Purchase Requisitions

Skills and Competencies    

• Proficient user of MS Office Excel and Word
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to collect and interpret data
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of e-Procurement systems
• “Procure to Pay” process knowledge as relates to Procurement through to Finance
• knowledge of Procurement compliance and risk factors
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong numeracy skills
• Basic negotiation skills
• Strong planning, prioritising, organising and time management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team to meet a singular goal or deadline
• Database management
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with management and sub-contractors

Qualifications    

• Diploma in Purchasing / Procurement or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Procurement Officer or a related position
• Experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policies and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel etc.)
• Experience with Accounting Software (Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) will be considered an asset
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for