Planning and Procurement Administrator
- Lanseria, South Africa
- Supply Chain
- Permanent
Do you enjoy interacting with a diverse group of customers, understanding their unique needs? Are you self-motivated, able to manage your own schedule and eager to make a real impact on the agricultural industry? Do you love planning?
Are you keen to learn more about the Planning and Procurement Administrator position we have available?
You will be joining Sakata’s local Planning Team that focuses on planning of operational needs and sourcing and purchasing of raw materials. You will follow the requirements defined by the Planning Team in conjunction with the greater Sakata group.
What will you do?
In your cross-departmental role (with research, supply chain, sales…), you define and support the development of leafy varieties adapted to today’s and tomorrow’s growers’ needs. You play a pivotal role in the organization, steering breeding effort and advising the product development and sales force. You build the product portfolio that brings solutions to the growers.
- Plan, monitor and purchase raw material for production requirements.
- Stock control and management of use, in conjunction with Product Development.
- Assist with Supply planning and procurement.
- Reporting on stock holding and advising on procurement requirements.
- General Administration and record keeping.
Where will you work?
You will be based in Gauteng, Lanseria. Your manager Sarah Schulze is based at Sakata’s head office in Gauteng.
You will work closely with the Supply Chain and QA Departments.
Do you fit this profile ?
You have:
- a tertiary qualification
- a good knowledge of Excel (intermediate)
- a good level of English, both written and spoken
- a valid driver’s license
You are:
- able to work under pressure
- computer literate
- able to work within deadlines, with good personal time management
- a team player who finds it easy to communicate and collaborate within the team and with other departments
Want to know more about the company?
You will be part of Sakata South African Supply Chain team, part of the Sakata Group.
What makes Sakata different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company has retained a family spirit. This means 3 things:
- it’s a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels
- you will work closely with your colleagues and customers and will never be far from the fields
- as a result of its Japanese origins, you'll be working for a stable company with an emphasis on long-term culture.
What are the next steps?
- Apply by clicking below.
- First contact with Monique.
- Interview with Monique and Sarah.