Job Description

Job Summary Minimum Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Procurement Management.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position
• Proficient in using accounting software and tools/ERM, including MS Office skills.
• SAP experience, a strong advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Determine sourcing channels.
• Identify reliable suppliers.
• Establish contracts and agreements.
• Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
• Negotiate supply agreements and maintain a positive working relationship to ensure steady supply.
• Sourcing and Purchasing:

• Stay updated on industry trends to identify new suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, forecast demand and create purchase orders accordingly.
• Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory levels together with internal stakeholders to avoid stock shortages or excessive stock holding.
• Cost Management:

• Analyse pricing trends and negotiate favourable terms and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Conduct regular cost and supplier reviews to identify cost reductions and improvements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts and documentations to support audits and historical data.
• Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Finance and Production to align procurement activities with the overall business objective.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess stock requirements, etc.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• General financial administrative activities.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices:

• Cost management;
• Supply chain management;
• Procurement.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with aptitude in building relationships with professionals.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Business acumen.

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