The Procurement graduate will be employed on a graduate contract to advance their skills in Procurement as the person chosen will have this as their primary interest.
The Procurement graduate will go through a robust training process whilst being exposed to creating basic Purchasing functions under supervision. They will be working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.
This person would be exposed to the various departments in order to gain insight into the collaborative work required within the division. The second level of exposure would be to the Business in stages to align with the business support aspect of this role and understand where the role fits within the organization.
As a graduate you will be exposed to the following:
Spending time with Procurement Team
Basic Procurement and Purchasing knowledge – look at interactions within Procurement and how the various teams fit in and collaborate
Training provided on receiving Requisitions, creating RFQ, Creating Purchase Order and Receipting of Purchase Orders
Gain an understanding of the BAAN Procurement module
Meeting with External departments involved
Exposure to Procurement department to understand how data is incorporated into useful models for the business
Assistance on work whilst learning
Accompanying meetings
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Basic skills in effective communication verbally and in writing with diverse groups including business associates, technical associates
- The ability to interact with colleagues
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Matric/ Grade 12
- Must have a completed relevant Degree in Bachelor of Commerce and or Industrial Engineering
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 29 December 2021. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application.