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My client a leader in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry requires a competent and qualified Inbound Supply Chain Manager to join their team in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Educational requirement is a B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Degree in Operations Management / Supply Chain or similar.Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement (Local & International) in a leadership roleExperience in Procurement processes including price negotiations, service agreements and inventory management of raw materials.Warehouse experience will be advantageous.SA Citizens onlyMust be Criminal and Credit ClearMust reside in the Greater Cape town areaBASIC JOB FUNCTIONSDirect & Indirect Procurement:Procuring direct and indirect materials required to meet demand.Drawing up of annual budgets.Management of Master Data on ERP systems for Procurement and WarehousingMaintain strong and healthy business partnerships with key vendors.Draft and manage supplier agreements as and where required within the business in consultation with legal department and any other stakeholders.Manage vendor qualification process to ensure GMP compliance.Identify risk of strategic supply and mitigate with alternative sourcing or other initiatives. Manage BBBEE compliance in line with targets set.Cost ControlsManage spend in line with budgets.Identify Cost Saving initiatives and project manage these opportunities.Manage inventory levels in line with budgets.Warehouse Management:Manage inbound supply processes at receiving stores.Manage supply to production and other service departments.Ensure GMP and OHSE compliance within all warehouse areas.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (Brief Summary)Good leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.Good project management skills (hands on)Systems orientated and meticulous attention to detailMust be able to work under pressure and part of a team or independentTrack record of integrity and honesty.Good communication (written and verbal) across the organization.Ability to negotiate effectively with strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities Assertive and confident at all levels.Ability to travel, internationally in support of the business needs.PREFERANCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EE/AA CANDIDATES

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