Procurement Administrator (Longmeadow)
2024/08/23
Reference Number
AD-457
Description
ACDC Dynamics a leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps, and tools industry is looking for a matriculant looking to pursue a career in Procurement.
Key Performance Areas
- Reviewing purchase orders and making sure that they are complete and accurate before approving them
- Making sure that contracts are issued in accordance with ACDC regulations regarding terms and conditions
- Negotiating prices for goods or services to ensure that they are fair market value
- Coordinating with vendors to ensure that they deliver on time and meet quality standards
- Coordinating bids from vendors and selecting a winning bidder based on merit
- Managing inventory levels of materials and supplies, ensuring that there is an adequate supply for operations but not too much so as to go unused
- Ensuring that all funds are available before signing contracts with vendors or paying invoices from contractors
- Reviewing bids to determine whether they are reasonable, based on market prices of similar goods or services
- Monitoring inventory stock. This includes observing whether the appropriate items have arrived and determining what needs to be reordered.
- Monitor Stock to be aware of low supplies to make purchase orders in advance of stock running out.
- Work with suppliers to negotiate material and order costs, and compile cost reports for invoices. In some cases, negotiating may be necessary to get the best rates possible.
- Prepare purchase orders and send order requests to suppliers. Update records and follow up with vendors to check if the order is being processed.
- If issues arise with shipments or orders are incorrect or late, work with the supplier to resolve the issue.
- Build strong relationships with key contacts within these companies, working with them closely to fix problems as quickly as possible.
- Perform inventory and administrative tasks like preparing and forwarding invoices, updating databases, filing, and organizing documents for accounts.
- Provide additional administrative support for team members as needed.
Requirements
- Matric/Grade 12 + related tertiary qualification.
Work Level
Junior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Longmeadow