Procurement Officer

An established healthcare and medical equipment supplier with over two decades in the industry is seeking an organised, detail-driven Procurement Officer to join their operational team based in Hoogland, Randburg. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement tasks, oversee supplier relationships, coordinate international freight logistics, and support warehouse inventory replenishment. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30, and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Employees observe a flexible, self-managed 30-minute lunch break daily. Key Responsibilities: Sourcing & Evaluation: Solicit and appraise price quotations and tender proposals, assess supplier suitability against quality, cost, lead times, reliability, and B-BBEE criteria, and recommend cost-effective purchasing solutions. Purchasing & Administration: Generate purchase orders against approved requisitions in alignment with delegated delegation-of-authority levels and spending limits. Vendor Management: Cultivate supplier partnerships, measure ongoing vendor delivery performance, and update the organisation's approved vendor roster. Freight & Customs Coordination: Oversee incoming import consignments, monitor freight forwarder activity, ensure customs clearance compliance, and maintain all statutory import documentation. Costing & Reporting: Calculate landed shipment costs, factoring in customs duties, freight charges, exchange rates, and statutory tariffs; identify cost-reduction opportunities and produce routine reporting across spend, vendor ratings, and import milestones. Stock Control Support: Track inventory levels, review reorder points, verify Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and participate in periodic stock counts and discrepancy analyses. Compliance: Adhere strictly to institutional purchasing standards, import regulations, and ISO quality management guidelines. Requirements Recognised Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related discipline. 1 to 2 years of proven operational experience within a purchasing or procurement environment. Solid written and verbal communication capability when liaising with external freight agents, vendors, and cross-functional colleagues. Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or integrated accounting software. Thorough numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and sound organisational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Prior professional background within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device supply sectors. Working familiarity with international trade protocols, including Incoterms, customs processing, and landed cost models. Practical exposure to ISO-accredited quality operating environments. Professional affiliation with or certification from CIPS or SAPICS. Required Software Skills: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Suite Syspro Benefits 50% employer medical aid subsidy Early Friday afternoon finish (15:30)