Procurement Officer

Your Role

As a Procurement Officer, you will support Brenntag South Africa’s purchasing operations by managing the full purchase order process from order creation to delivery. You will ensure accuracy, timely execution, and effective coordination between suppliers and internal teams to maintain seamless operational flow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and monitor the full purchase order process, ensuring timely order placement and delivery.
• Translate purchase requirements into accurate orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date purchasing documentation for easy retrieval.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external suppliers.
• Manage and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring satisfactory outcomes.
• Oversee inbound logistics and the administrative aspects of import/export processes.
• Escalate delayed or critical orders as necessary to ensure business continuity.

Your Profile

You are a detail oriented and proactive professional who takes ownership of every step in the procurement process. You excel at building strong supplier relationships, ensuring accuracy in every transaction, and collaborating seamlessly across teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous).
• Solid organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ perience in procurement or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end purchase order processes.
• Experience in import/export administration and supplier management advantageous.

Education

• Matric
• Degree or diploma in Procurement / Customer Service / Logistics and/or relevant tertiary education preferred.

Our Offer

• Competitive and fair salary

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Remote Work Options

• Professional Development Opportunities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag Ta Team