Our Company is recognised as the market leader in heavy-duty, auto-electrical and safety products throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We are committed to providing state-of-the art technology, quality products and service excellence. Our company is looking for an exceptional Procurement Manager to join our committed team.

Personal Requirements:

- 5- 10 years’ experience in procurement alternatively from an automotive/mining industry
- Diploma in Inventory Control, Member of SAPICS, or a Business Management Diploma
- Ability to negotiate at high level
- Aptitude for understanding technical issues and auto- electrical equipment

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of the Motor industry (advantageous)
- Knowledge of Mining/Off Highway Industry an advantage

Computer Skills:

- Must adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later
- Particularly Excel and Word, Internet and Email
- Excellent working knowledge of SAP and Valogix systems

Personality:

- Articulate, well-spoken individual with a flair for negotiation and dealing with people.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Seeking reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices
- Negotiating prices and contracts with both local and overseas suppliers
- Inventory management - determining order quantities and timing of deliveries to ensure that sufficient stock is always on hand
- Liaison with departments and branches on stock requirements in order to ensure accurate planning of orders.
- Excess and obsolete stock
- Stock Turn
- SAP file maintenance
- Drawing of reports for management
- Brand Manager Co-ordination and product development
- Performance Management of department staff
- Interviewing and appointing of new staff for the department
- Management of foreign supplier shipping and costing for best rates
- Product Training (new and existing products)
- Management of cash flow forecast for orders
- Liaise with forwarding companies

Position includes 50% Medical Aid and Provident Fund

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of application. Kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Deadline for all applications: 03 March 2015