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Procurement Assistant Jobs in Cape Town at MALINCO FOODS
MALINCO FOODS
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT – FOOD MANUFACTURING
WESTLAKE, CAPE TOWN
ON SITE, FULL TIME.
Malinco Foods is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to join our food manufacturing team. The successful candidate will support the Operations department via the purchasing of raw materials, packaging, consumables, and factory-related items required to efficiently run the production schedule of the factory.
This role is ideally suited to someone with 3–5 years’ business experience in procurement and business administration within a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Raise and process purchase orders accurately and timeously
· Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, deliveries, shortages, and quality issues
· Follow up on outstanding orders and ensure on-time delivery of materials
· Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and filing systems.
· Experience and knowledge of Inventory Management Systems/ERP such as Sage Evolution, Unleashed, Syspro, SAP Business One.
· Assist with stock control, inventory reconciliations, and material planning
· Compare supplier quotations and assist with sourcing cost-effective alternatives
· Work closely with production, warehouse, quality, and finance teams
· Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and compliance requirements
· Monitor pricing changes, supply risks, and procurement performance
· Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and food safety standards
Minimum Requirements
· 3–5 years’ relevant business experience in procurement, administration and supply chain within a food manufacturing enviroment
· Relevant training and/or qualifications to certificate level
· Experience with ERP or accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
· Strong organisational and communication skills
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
· High attention to detail and accuracy
Advantageous
· Previous experience in a food factory or FMCG environment
· Knowledge of stock control and inventory systems
· Understanding of food safety and supplier compliance requirements
Personal Attributes
· Team player with a positive attitude
· Strong problem-solving ability
· Able to work independently and take initiative
· Commercially aware and cost conscious
Reporting Structure
The Procurement Assistant will report to the Operations Manager.
Employment Details
· Full-time position
· Based On-site, Cape Town- Southern Suburbs.
· Market-related salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Work Location: In person
Title: Procurement Assistant
Company: MALINCO FOODS
Location: Cape Town
