Procurement Supervisor

About the role

Our client, a leading FMCG company, is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to join the Procurement Department in Humansdorp, South Africa. The role involves providing administrative and operational support while overseeing procurement documentation and supplier interactions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement Department.
• Oversee procurement documentation—including orders, invoices, credit notes, pallets, and transport records—ensuring accuracy and timely submission to Finance.
• Manage supplier interactions related to returns, credits, disputes, quality claims, and price changes, escalating matters when necessary.
• Supervise and support procurement clerks, resolve operational issues, and ensure service continuity.
• Participate in forecasting, production, and procurement meetings, providing input and following up on actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, audit requirements, and Health & Safety standards.
• Coordinate stock counts, pallet reconciliations, and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain organized procurement records and assist in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures.
• Support procurement‑related product trials and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–4 years’ proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, invoicing processes, reconciliations, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional discipline.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

Required skills