Job Description

An exciting opportunity in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town for a Procurement Manager to assist a busy team within a large, stable company.You will have to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor or Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration with a focus on supply chain and procurement
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualification is beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically in procuring raw materials for a manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in procurement management, including sourcing, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Extensive experience in sourcing raw materials from international suppliers, including managing import processes, customs clearance, tariffs, and logistics.
• Proficiency in supplier management, including performance evaluation, relationship building, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Deliverables for the role:

• Demonstrates and understands customs and beliefs of various groups or cultures and understands how these differences affect performance and communication.
• Provides continuous feedback to the Supply Chain Manager on the efficiency of supply and progress against order requirements.
• Evaluate and report on progress against the plan and provide solutions to problems/ obstacles that may arise.
• Safety stock management with suppliers to reduce cash flow output to ALC beforehand and reduce supplier PO changes.
• Motivates and manages the team to deliver through the consistent and ongoing application of the performance management system
• Reports on adherence to plan (OTIF)
• Supports Vendor Management team with supplier performance and efficiency ratings below par.
• Management of supplier base in terms of quality rating, OTIF, defect rates, adherence to stock level management, PO cycle, technology, innovation, reporting, and lead time management.
• Consistent evaluation on how to improve the purchasing cycle within parameters given of working capital.
• Proactively seeks out new opportunities to save costs on incoming raw materials and packaging.

This position is highly negotiable on salary package for the right person. If you are looking for a long term career, then this might just be it. Sounds like you? Apply and we will be in contact to discuss your skillset. Thank You.

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