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Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Purchasing Co-Ordinator

The Talent RoomCape Town, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Create, track, and update all purchase orders accurately in Syspro.
  • Co-ordinate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery dates, and potential delays.
  • Request regular status reports on all open orders.
  • Communicate updates, changes, and delays internally.
  • Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
  • Ensure proforma invoices and freight quotes are submitted promptly for approval.
  • Follow up on payments and confirm processing with relevant stakeholders.
  • Communicate payment confirmations to relevant stakeholders, including the shipping team (for freight coordination) and suppliers (for COD / upfront payments).

Document Records and Filing

  • Maintain a structured and accessible filing system.
  • Ensure all purchasing-related documents are up to date and easy to retrieve.
  • Audit and manage document locations.
  • Ensure all supplier certifications are current and compliant.
  • Proactively request updated documents from suppliers before they expire, ensuring compliance.
  • Draft Specifications for Review

  • Prepare draft specifications for products based on input from Sales teams.
  • Submit drafts to the purchasing manager for review prior to final approval.
  • Maintain version control.
  • Audit and manage outdated or legacy specifications.
  • Upkeep Product Register

  • Maintain an up-to-date product register.
  • Ensure all products have accurate and complete data; follow up with relevant stakeholders as needed.
  • Maintain an accurate supplier matrix.
  • Manage SCAR Resolutions

  • Communicate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to suppliers.
  • Follow up with suppliers on progress of investigation.
  • Ensure SCAR resolutions are recorded and filed.
  • Co-ordinate and document any agreed deviations.
  • Desired Experience & Qualification

  • A certificate or Diploma in Business Administration is highly advantageous.
  • Grade 12
  • 3-5 years of administrative experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles is essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience with Syspro is advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective communication with suppliers, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Strong administrative and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • High attention to detail and a focus on quality to ensure precision in purchase orders, raw material specifications, and data entry.
  • Organised and proactive, with a strong work ethic and the ability to track and follow up on multiple orders, deliveries, and information requests.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports or proposals to support process improvements.
  • Confident working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including Sales, QC, Logistics, Finance, and NPD.
  • Comfortable taking ownership of document management and supporting the development and maintenance of SOPs and procedures.
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