Procurement and Costing Clerk

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement and Costing Clerk to support our client’s procurement function with a specific focus on costing and forecasting existing packaging orders as well as costing packaging new product development projects. This role will work closely with the Marketing, Graphics Design and NPD teams, as well as cross-functional teams across production, sales and the warehouse, to optimise packaging costs, order volumes, and layouts.

The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring cost of sales efficiency and driving continuous improvement in packaging-related processes. In addition, this role will assist the procurement manager in various admin tasks relating to ordering, receiving and issuing of stock.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of packaging materials, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business targets.
• Analyse packaging requirements, order volumes, and supplier pricing to optimise cost and inventory levels
• Learn how lithographic and flexible printing processes work and how different suppliers charge
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Graphics Design team to ensure packaging designs are cost-effective and production-ready.
• Work with the warehouse and sales teams to align order quantities with sales forecasts, ensuring streamlined procurement and maximised pricing efficiencies.
• Support Procurement Manager in maintaining strong relationships with Packaging suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Monitor and control packaging cost of sales, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Support production and other internal teams on packaging-related requirements and projects.
• Assist with ad hoc procurement tasks as required.
• Support Procurement Manager’s role when they have taken leave.

Minimum Requirements

• B Comm Qualification or similar
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing/ FMCG costing
• Proficiency in reporting
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced excel skills
• Strong numerical skills Understanding of the packaging industry, including printing processes and material requirements, is advantageous.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Graphics Design, Production, Sales, and Warehouse.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying cost optimisation opportunities