Icebolethu Group is seeking experienced, detail-oriented Procurement Officers to oversee end-to-end purchasing activities across assigned business units. The successful candidate will source high-quality goods and services, negotiate competitive pricing, manage vendor relationships, and ensure full compliance with internal policies and financial controls. This position is based in Durban.
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Sourcing & Quotation Management: Receive purchase requisitions, agree on specifications with user departments, and source competitive quotations from accredited service providers.
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Negotiation & Cost Control: Negotiate optimal pricing, commercial terms, and settlement discounts with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.
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Order Processing & Audit Compliance: Issue purchase orders to selected providers in alignment with company governance; file and archive all orders, quotes, and approvals for audit purposes.
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Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
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Budget & Order Administration: Assist in establishing purchase budget estimates, maintain accurate purchasing databases, and follow up on long-outstanding orders to ensure committed funds are released timeously.
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Quality Assurance & Query Resolution: Verify that delivered products and materials meet agreed specifications, and resolve procurement or invoicing queries promptly.
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Policy Guidance: Communicate purchasing procedures and governance guidelines to internal departments and external service providers to ensure seamless compliance.
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Education: National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Experience: 2–3 years of proven experience in a dedicated procurement or purchasing role.
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Technical Skills: MS Office literacy with solid intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
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Analytical & Negotiating Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and proven price negotiation skills.
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Interpersonal & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage queries and interact comfortably with staff and management at all levels.
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Personal Attributes: High level of attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and strong adaptability to manage shifting priorities and competing demands.
ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT
NB** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Coloured, Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Submission and Closing Date:
(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position and location applying for will not be considered)
Please submit all CV’s to hr_recruitment@icebolethu.co.za Closing date for CV submissions is 21 August 026.
