Procurement Clerk - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable construction company in the Western Cape is currently seeking a committed and hardworking Procurement Clerk to join their team in Cape Town as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
• Identify potential suppliers and new products
• Contact a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations and agree on delivery time
• Ensure that orders are authorized by General Manager before proceeding
• Keep detailed records and maintain a well-organized work schedule
• Assess the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliers
• Deal effectively with challenges regarding suppliers and the flow of materials
• Ensure compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
• Provide advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
• Liaise closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
• Prepare and maintain cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the business
• Negotiate and agree the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
• Project administration
• General administration and tender duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience post-graduation in a similar position
• Experience with operations preferred
• Good understanding of construction processes and methodologies
• Experience with BuildSmart Accounting software beneficial
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Full bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Benefits:

Salary: R210K – R280K CTC per annum, negotiable depending on experience

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.