11 Oct
Procurement Officer
About the opportunity
Overview Our FMCG client seeks an experience Procurement Officer. The Procurement Officer will manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and non-production supplies (MRO) required for the factory plant in Midrand. This role is vital to minimizing stockouts, ensuring compliance with strict food/product safety standards, and driving down total manufacturing costs through robust supplier negotiation and active inventory planning. Salary: Market related (Depends on the experience) Position Type : Permanent - EE only Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Professional registration with CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is an advantage. 3 to 5 years of active procurement experience specifically within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment. Strong operational experience tracking fast-moving stock lines, handling raw materials, or managing agricultural commodities is highly valued. Proven experience utilizing ERP systems (such as SAP MM module, Sage Evolution, or Syspro) to manage procurement workflows. Advanced efficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for calculating material usage and analyzing spend patterns. Sound knowledge of local regulatory requirements, including food safety standards (HACCP/FSSC 22000) or consumer goods compliance. Strong negotiation techniques combined with sharp numerical and analytical skills. High resilience and adaptability when working under pressure inside a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Sourcing & Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for raw materials and packaging categories. Negotiate favorable terms, SLAs, pricing, and volume rebates without sacrificing product safety or quality standards. Monitor and report on supplier performance (on-time delivery, cost variances, and compliance indicators). Promote B-BBEE compliance goals by actively sourcing from transformed, local suppliers. Inventory Control & Order Fulfillment Calculate demand forecasts in tandem with the production planning team to determine dynamic reorder points. Generate and process purchase orders (POs) accurately within the company's system. Expedite open orders to prevent operational downtime on the manufacturing floor. Reconcile physical inventory variances alongside the warehouse team to ensure data accuracy. Financial Control & Administration Track procurement spend data to identify and deliver on monthly cost-saving initiatives. Resolve invoice queries quickly by identifying discrepancies between POs, Good Receiving Notes (GRNs), and supplier invoices. Maintain meticulous records of contracts, pricing structures, and compliance certificates for audit readiness. Please apply online FROGG Recruitment Additional Requirements EE Only Job Nature Full Time Educational Requirements Grade 12 Certificate with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Experience Requirements 3-5 years Job Location Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, 1682 Salary Market-related. Job Level Mid-Level
What you’ll bring
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