Procurement Officer X2

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.

• Sourcing & Quotation Management:
  Receive purchase requisitions, agree on specifications with user departments, and source competitive quotations from accredited service providers.

• Negotiation & Cost Control:
  Negotiate optimal pricing, commercial terms, and settlement discounts with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.

• 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.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
  Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.

• 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.

• Quality Assurance & Query Resolution:
  Verify that delivered products and materials meet agreed specifications, and resolve procurement or invoicing queries promptly.

• Policy Guidance:
  Communicate purchasing procedures and governance guidelines to internal departments and external service providers to ensure seamless compliance.

• Education:
  
  National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience:
  
  2–3 years of proven experience in a dedicated procurement or purchasing role.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Office literacy with solid intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

• Analytical & Negotiating
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and proven price negotiation skills.

• Interpersonal & Communication:
  Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage queries and interact comfortably with staff and management at all levels.

• 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.