ABOUT THIS ROLE
Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-driven procurement professional looking for a fast-paced role in the FMCG sector?
A leading organisation is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the buying and sourcing of packaging materials, consumables, and project components. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and logistics partners to ensure materials arrive on time, costs are managed efficiently, and production demands are met seamlessly.
If you enjoy coordinating orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and working across both factory and head office environments – this is an excellent opportunity to grow your procurement career.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
🔹 Place orders for packaging, consumables, and project items (local & import)
🔹 Track open orders and follow up on delays, shortages, and overdue shipments
🔹 Expedite, push, and pull orders as required
🔹 Manage call-off lists for stock-holding suppliers
🔹 Update shipment dates from freight trackers and monitor shipment status
🔹 Coordinate materials to and from 3PLs to fulfil demand
🔹 Oversee return processes and rejected stock replacements
🔹 Assist with sourcing new suppliers, obtaining quotes, and maintaining supplier lists
🔹 Maintain imports tracker, including payment and delivery dates
🔹 Manage import orders, documentation, and logistics for imports/exports
🔹 Assist with landed cost calculations and freight estimates
🔹 Support admin process for new product launches
🔹 Brief colour matches to suppliers and track progress to final approval
🔹 Liaise with Activation team for point-of-sale (POS) requirements and quote requests
🔹 Maintain POS tracker and delivery dates
🔹 Assist with innovation and gifting sample arrangements
🔹 Prepare weekly scheduling updates for seasonal imports
🔹 Maintain accurate administrative and procurement records
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field
✅ Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience (FMCG environment beneficial)
✅ Experience using ERP inventory systems (Syspro or SAP advantageous)
✅ Strong administrative ability with high accuracy
✅ Advanced Excel skills preferred
✅ Excellent verbal & written communication
✅ Strong numeracy and problem-solving ability
✅ Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure
✅ Proactive, solutions-driven mindset
✅ Able to confidently follow up and hold people accountable
✅ Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
📍 Location:
Amanzimtoti – 3 days per week
La Lucia – 2 days per week
(Role is fully office-based)
If you’re a driven, detail-orientated procurement professional ready to step into a busy and rewarding FMCG environment – APPLY NOW!