Senior Procurement Officer - Food Manufacturing

RPO RecruitmentSaldanha, Western Cape, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer

RPO Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency in the food production industry, specializing in finding the best candidates to meet our clients' needs. Our team is dedicated to matching talented professionals with top-notch opportunities, ensuring both candidate and client satisfaction.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join our client's organization in the food production industry. As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the procurement process and managing the procurement team for our food production clients.

Working closely with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and internal teams, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing and procuring the necessary materials and services to meet our clients' production needs. You will also be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and pricing, and maintaining cost-efficiency while ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials.

If you have a strong background in procurement within the food production industry and are looking for a challenging role with ample opportunities for growth and impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize the procurement process
Source and procure materials and services from suppliers while ensuring cost-efficiency and quality
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance evaluations
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce procurement costs
Oversee the procurement team and provide guidance and support when needed

Requirements

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the food production industry

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts

Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team

Benefits

Salary : R800k - R650k per annum

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website : rporecruitment.us or email us your CV :

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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