Procurement Officer Jobs at MultiChoice in South Africa

  Job Title : Jnr Procurement Officer

Company MultiChoice
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Randburg
Job Type Permanent
Equity Status African candidates
Number of Positions 2
Special Requirements May required to work outside of normal office hours , and involves the handling of heavy equipment

Context External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

Multiskilled environment
Highly technological environment
Expanding and dynamic
Customers Finance
Suppliers
Divisional customers (business)
ITD
Outputs - Ensure the efficient operating of the procurement office, ensuring internal and external policy and procedure adherence in sourcing quotes, placing orders, receiving and dispatching of various IT equipment, ensure payment of invoices
- Resolve purchase order/payment issues with suppliers and creditors department.
- Ensure that goods and services are procured in accordance with requirements
- Facilitate the full procurement process and IT fixed asset management
- Develop strong networks and supplier relationships
- Involvement in software / licensing control and distribution
Education & Experience Matric
2 years experience in Procurement
Basic finance and computer literacy certification an advantage
Good understanding of IT procurement
Good understanding of IT Hardware and Software
Expert experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
Experience is vendor negotiations and RFP processes
Purchasing process knowledge
Contractual / legal understanding
Creditors understanding
Solid experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Experience in managing supplier relationships on a strong ethical foundation.
Competencies Knowledge

IT procurement
IT Hardware and Software
Monthly spend reporting
Purchasing process
Contractual / legal understanding
Creditors understanding
Internal control and procedures
Sound financial background
Demonstrated experience in managing supplier relationships on a strong ethical foundation.
Disposal asset management
Budget management
Ensure payment of Invoices
Resolve purchase order/payment issues with suppliers and creditors department.


Skills

Decision-making
Problem solving
Information seeking
Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity
Diplomacy and tact
Verbal and telephonic communication
Reading and written communication
Listening
Strong negotiation skills
Strong assertiveness skills
Must work well under pressure and changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, coordinate and manage multiple, and often conflicting, initiatives.
Flexibility to work in a changing, fast-paced environment


Personal Qualities

Flexibility
Initiative
Service orientation
Deadline driven
Integrity
Possess a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
Service delivery and outcomes driven – may require working outside of normal office hours.
Possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm
Equity Statement
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

To Apply:

http://careers.multichoice.co.za/candidateapp/Job.aspx?Page=ViewJob&JobRef=210812-2¶ms=pN%2f33%2b9Chi6dhdq3HraUqr4%2bxuzWlBW7FyZKD9x8ZbaFGBZvjy%2fuAKnjDcX2fh2wGFbRWO1aFYtoGKpKosuHBCl3kSw9AigT9vrBO7dpDyyUi3DLQV%2f8slpaVcqkVqxs

Deadline: 31st August 2012