Procurement Assistant_Umhlanga_(Negotiable) - Durban - Pro Tem Recruitment

Description

Procurement Assistant Job Description

The Procurement Assistant plays a crucial role in the buying and sourcing of all packaging materials and components required for production. This position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic company objectives, drive efficiency, and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Management: Placing orders for packaging, consumables, and project-related items, both locally and internationally.
• Tracking and Expediting Orders: Monitoring open orders, expediting shipments, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Maintaining relationships with suppliers, coordinating materials between 3PLs, and overseeing returns/replacement processes.
• Import and Export Coordination: Scheduling and documenting imports/exports, maintaining import trackers, and reporting on overdue items.
• Quote Requests and Cost Estimation: Assisting in obtaining quotes from forwarders and converting them into landed costs.
• Product Launch Administration: Participating in admin checklists for new product launches to ensure all necessary steps are completed.
• Briefing Suppliers and Colour Matches: Briefing suppliers on colour matches and following through until final sign-off.
• Point of Sale (POS) Coordination: Liaising with the Activation team on POS requirements, requesting quotes, and submitting for sign-off.
• Innovation and Gifting Sample Requests: Assisting with innovation and gifting sample requests and tracking.

Requirements:

• Educational Qualifications: BSc or BCom degree or similar.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills beneficial.

Work Environment:

This role is based in Amanzimtoti and Umhlanga, requiring 100% office-based work. The candidate will split their time between these two locations, although this may change as needed.

A numeracy assessment must be successfully completed before proceeding to an interview.