Procurement Officer at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To ensure that relevant procurement processes are administered, maintained and supported to meet the requirements of the business in line with the Bank's strategy. To support business by ensuring relevant processes are administered and meet business Requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Work with team members and procurement manager to complete duties as needed.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Certifications
BCom/ Supply chain Qualification or related degree

Minimum Experience Level

•  1 - 3 years in similar role

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Business writing
• Data analysis
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Stress Tolerance
• Work Standards
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Managing Work