Job Description

Vacancy: Pocurement ManagerLocation: DurbanStart: December or JanuarySalary: R 40 000 - R 45 000 basic per month + a host of other benefitsSupervise and manage all procurement functions, ensuring the efficient and effective management of suppliers/service providers, extracting maximum value and providing for the procurement needs of the company.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Responsible for organising and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all raw materials, packaging and finished goods, services and contracts on a best price / best quality basis
• Ensuring the smooth supply of material, consumables and equipment to the company
• Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items and services
• Implementing best practices on technologies, processes, policies, and procedures to support the purchasing process
• Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company's manufacturing process
• Projecting stock levels and actively involved with sales forecasts
• Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning and development
• Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements , delivery, and contracts with suppliers
• Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve best price/best quality purchasing
• Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered received
• Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices
• Sourcing and rate negotiation of new material locally and worldwide with proper incomers , delivery time and quality
• Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company
• Continuously monitoring, evaluating, and improving supplier performance ( monthly , quarterly, half yearly, annual)
• Auditing suppliers based on ISO 9001, 14000 and 18 000 system
• Building effective strategic supply chain partnerships
• Providing and monitoring a budget and monthly cost control
• Delivering cost savings for the company
• Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain
• Adhering to all company policies with particular regard to accounting principles
• Adhering to and implementing Sika Global Procurement Guidelines and policies
• Making recommendations and advising senior management on all purchasing levels
• Managing, Developing , and Improving the purchasing team of 4 people
• Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff
• Promoting best practices across the Company
• Ensuring ISO 9001, 14000 and 18 000 system is maintained
• Management of other service providers at head Office including : maintenance, security, garden services and general services

ComplianceEnsure all statutory governmental regulations are complied withProjectsResearching and installing new systems, designed for efficiencies and cost savingsEducation and experience * Matric

• Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement or business management
• 5 years working experience within a procurement environment
• 2-5 years managerial experience
• General knowledge of ERP systems - Axapta / SAP advantageous

Should you meet the requirements of this position, please send your cv to kendall@protalent.co.zaPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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