Procurement Officer (2 openings)

About the role

Icebolethu Group is seeking experienced, detail‑oriented Procurement Officers to oversee end‑to‑end purchasing activities across assigned business units. The successful candidates 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.

Key responsibilities

• Receive purchase requisitions, agree on specifications with user departments, and source competitive quotations from accredited service providers.
• Negotiate optimal pricing, commercial terms, and settlement discounts with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.
• Issue purchase orders in alignment with company governance and maintain audit‑ready records of orders, quotes, and approvals.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in establishing purchase budget estimates, maintain accurate purchasing databases, and follow up on long‑outstanding orders.
• Verify that delivered products meet agreed specifications and resolve procurement or invoicing queries promptly.
• Communicate purchasing procedures and governance guidelines to internal departments and external service providers.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of proven experience in a dedicated procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and proven price negotiation skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably with staff and management at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and adaptability to shifting priorities.

Required skills

• MS Office literacy
• Intermediate‑to‑advanced MS Excel for data analysis and reporting