Procurement Manager - Boksburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Boksburg, Gauteng Boksburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 14-10-2020 11:16:30 AM
08-11-2020 8:04:09 PM
Reference: 5561 MLR

Job Description:

Create and implement international procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
Sourcing, engaging and establishing long lasting relations with reliable suppliers in South Africa and internationally and continuous improvement of supplier list through supplier performance evaluation to initiate business and organization partnerships
Liaise and build relations with existing suppliers and identify, select and approve potential suppliers based on the company selection methodology and criteria
Negotiate prices and terms and conditions with suppliers and ensure that such negotiations are properly contracted, documented and filed according to company specifications
Sound negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
Monitor and record supplier performance to assess supplier’s ability to meet quality and delivery requirements on a continuous basis
Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, and to discuss forecasts in order to identify any deviations at an early stage to ensure the necessary corrective action and implemented timeously and in the least disruptive manner
Overseeing the procurement budget and promoting culture of long term saving on procurement costs
Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory, and supply of materials
Plan for all purchasing requirements in liaison with General Managers in advance and performs procurement processes against Standard Operating Procedures
Monitoring and analyzing inventory consumption rates & determining re-order levels as well as economic order quantities at the respective Divisions
Producing reports that track functional metrics and analysis of budgets versus actual expenditure and recommend improvement
Formulate control strategies for unforeseeable circumstances to any delays for deliveries,
Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
Manages workflow through receiving orders, purchasing, coordination of payments with treasury, dispatching and liaising with clearance agents till goods are received
Formulate procurement budgets, plans, policies, procedures, and controls.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ experience and understanding in procurement for agricultural related strategic stocks, machinery and equipment ideally with a large SA agricultural company
Evidence of established supplier relations in South Africa & Global will be and added advantage.
Degree in Purchasing & Supply, Business Management or equivalent
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Power Point and experience with Sage Evolution
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in ‘reading’ the market
Ability to collect and collate data
Analytical thinking & results focused
Aptitude in decision -making
Performance & Productivity Management
Excellent supervisory, leadership capabilities & mentoring skills
Strong negotiation skills and concern for quality
Knowledge of ERP systems