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Procurement Assistant_Umhlanga_ Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Pro Tem
Position: Procurement Assistant_Umhlanga_(Negotiable)
The Procurement Assistant will actively participate in the buying and sourcing of all packaging materials and components required for production. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet strategic company objectives as well as drive efficiency and cost reduction. This role is based in Amanzimtoti and the office in Umhlanga and has the following job functions, including but not limited to:
Order management
Placing of orders for packaging, consumables and project related items, both local and import
Tracking of open orders
Expediting, pushing and pulling of orders
Call off lists for stock-holding suppliers
Inputting shipment dates from the forwarder tracker to review whether shipments are on track
Coordination of materials to/from 3PL’s to fulfill orders
Out of stock management
Tracking supplier delays
Overseeing of returns to supplier/reject stock for replacement
Assist with local and import sourcing and quote requests
Maintain imports tracker with payment and delivery dates and report on overdue items. Report on any items that affect launch dates and feedback on the innovation tracker
Place import orders and send them to suppliers
Oversees the scheduling and documentation of all imports/exports
Assist with obtaining estimates from forwarder and converting these into landed costs
Assist in admin checklist for new product launches to ensure all crucial steps are completed
Brief in colour matches to suppliers and follow through the process until final sign off
Prepare and send out Christmas imports delivery schedule to the planning and gifting team every week
Point of sale – liaise with the Activation team on requirements, request quotes and submit for sign off
Maintain the POS tracker and delivery dates with suppliers
Assist with innovation and gifting sample requests and tracking
Maintenance and updating of the supplier list
Assisting in sourcing new suppliers for vetting
Desired
Experience and Qualifications:
Must have a BSc or BCom or similar
Advanced Excel skills will be beneficial
Location:
Amanzimtoti / Umhlanga (Please note that this role is 100% office-based). Umhlanga two days per week, and Amanzimtoti three days per week, though this may change as and when required.
Candidates will only be interviewed upon successful completion of a numeracy assessment.
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Title: Procurement Assistant_Umhlanga_
Company: Pro Tem
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration), Business (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration)
