Procurement and Stores Officer

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Procurement and Stores Officer in Mlolongo for its food manufacturing business. The officer manages procurement of raw materials, packaging, equipment and operational supplies, keeps inventory and stores under control, sources reliable suppliers, negotiates cost-effective contracts and ensures materials are available for continuous bakery production.

Key responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers on quality, price, reliability and delivery, obtain quotations, negotiate prices, terms and contracts, and prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, resolve delivery delays and shortages, coordinate supplier audits and keep an approved supplier database.
• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance and recording of inventory, keep accurate stock records and reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Monitor stock levels, replenish in time and avoid stock-outs or overstocking, storing bakery ingredients according to food safety requirements.
• Keep the warehouse organized, apply FIFO and FEFO, protect goods from damage, spoilage, theft and loss, and coordinate loading and unloading.
• Monitor procurement spend, track market prices and keep procurement within approved budgets.
• Maintain procurement, supplier and inventory records, prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, and generate reports on slow-moving, obsolete or expired stock.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000 food safety systems where applicable.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and stores management, preferably in a bakery, food manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement processes and inventory management.

Required skills

• Knowledge of procurement principles and supply chain management.
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office.

Applications are made by sending a CV to the employer's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.