Procurement Officer

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Our team in Johannesburg currently has an opening for a Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer is instrumental in managing the end-to-end purchase order process, from order generation to delivery, ensuring operational efficiency and effective supply chain management. The role contributes to the smooth operation of Brenntag South Africa's procurement activities, ensuring that all purchasing functions support the company’s strategic objectives and operational requirements.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Service Management:
Oversee the execution of Service Level Agreements (SLA), ensuring customer and supplier technical issues are promptly resolved.
Monitor calls and quality of service, participating in quality assurance calibration to maintain high service standards.
Team management
Lead and mentor a team of Field Service Technicians, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Plan and distribute technical service tasks among team members, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Customer service delivery
Conduct in-depth analysis of frequent customer complaints develop and implement actionable insights for service improvement.
Escalation Management:
Serve as the first point of contact for complex technical complaints, providing effective troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Account Management:
Oversee the management of SLA accounts, including management of overdue payments.

YOUR PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience

Matric
Tertiary qualification BSC in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Engineering/ Commercial/ Water Treatment
5 years plus experience in technical sales, specifically within the water treatment industry.
Proven track record in team leadership and managing technical service operations.
Demonstrated ability in managing SLAs and customer relationships.
Working knowledge of boilers/ cooling towers/ wastewater treatment systems
Experience managing complex and/or significant customer relationships and key accounts.
Experience with CRM and MS Office]
SAP knowledge advantageous
Valid driver’s License and own vehicle

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
Problem solving and analysis
Collaboration & Partnering skills
Communication and influence across multiple levels
Innovation and creativity
Adaptability

OUR OFFER

Market related

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.