Procurement and SOP Officer

Our client in the agricultural sector with subsidiaries in South Africa, Kenya and Zambia is currently seeking to recruit a Procurement and SOP Officer who will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibiities:

• Obtain and follow up quotations with suppliers after adequate selection of suppliers (in-line with Portfolio Management).
• Place and follow up purchase orders with suppliers.
• Implement and maintain procurement policies, procedures and processes to ensure transparency and efficiency.
• Support the formalization of processes, propose and implement operational optimizations.
• Facilitate meetings and communication with suppliers to discuss performance improvements.
• Regularly assess supplier performance against key metrics and contract terms´.
• Develop comprehensive procurement reports detailing spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Utilize forecasting tools or Excel to create and maintain monthly rolling forecast files, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Schedule regular meetings to review forecast projections with key stakeholders.
• Use rolling forecast data to create detailed purchase plans in Excel including elements like projected demand and lead times.
• Any other tasks and/or activities required for an efficient operational functioning of the Company.

Profile:

• Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong command of English and French written and oral.
• MS Office pack with very strong Excel command and strong Outlook command; Powerpoint and Word a plus.
• Proven experience in supplier interactions and negotiating prices.
• Experience in creating and maintaining forecast models and purchase plans using Excel or similar tools.
• Assistant or similar position in high paced environment.
• Experience in a multi-cultural / international company.
• Highly detailed and organized with an ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Able to plan and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and to work independently as well as flexibly.
• Proactive style with the ability to drive change and implement improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle senior management.
• An excellent team player with an ability to handle highly confidential information with care and absolute discretion.
• Thorough and execution focused.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, effective time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment, flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic business environment, strong ethical standards, commitment to transparency and efficiency in procurement processes.