Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Manager for a multinational company within the FMCG industry that is be based in the Edenvale area.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma /Degree in Procurement and Supply)
• 5+ years experience within a Procurement Manager position
• FMCG industry experience
• Advance Excel skills
• SAP experience

Responsibilities:

Procedures & Processes

• Responsible for procurement and resale of raw material/ Packaging Material - for the manufacturing unit.
• Vendor Development & appointing new vendors / Understanding Vendor capacity
• Vendor Negotiations, Purchase Order generations, follow up with Vendors to ensure on time delivery.
• To expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Coordination with accounts for Payments to Vendors
• Coordination with stores & Production for material arrangement
• Coordination with Planning team for material planning & accurate projection
• Stock reviews & Re conciliation.
• Fully leverage existing procurement strategies, contracts and relationships
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers
• Execute and manage effective global contracts with suppliers.
• Lead localization in Raw and Packaging materials
• Support IBD on supplier driven innovations.
• Support IBD on budgeting.
• Daily update to Ops team ( Cross functional ) on arrival of RMPM for the day basis delivery schedules shared to Vendors
• Weekly line item wise review basis planning sheet - for material status / arrival update to avoid shortages / for advance planning etc. ( Planning head / Procurement Head / Ops Head)

Price Control

• Manages contracts for products with fluctuating as well as stable prices.
• Ensures that required quantities are procured at the optimum price & time to avoid delay in production.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers to gain appropriate savings and service levels at the right time.
• Achieving budgeted cost for the country.
• Ensure authorizations of rates as per DOA
• Ensure release of POs as per DOAs
• Ensure multiple quotes / price comparisons wherever applicable
• Projects and KAIZENS to generate savings over budget.
• Internal / external price benchmarking.
• Any deviations need to be consulted and need pre approvals

Analysis/MIS / Records

• Monthly MIS for purchasing
• Systematic filing of all POs with required supporting (quotations / rate contracts etc)
• Utilizes latest scientific techniques/research materials to analyze present and future price trends.
• Weighted average material cost report.
• Develops Market analysis report to identify and analyze the factors influencing markets.
• Regular discussion with Marketing & Finance team on possible future Impact on price increase on goods for proper contingency plans for Gross Contribution /Net Contribution calculations.
• Periodic Appraisal of Vendors & supplier & take necessary action on non performing suppliers & make subsequent plans to develop & work ahead with a performing vendor.
• Monthly closure of unwanted POs

New Product Development

• Development of new packaging for new products in co-ordination with Marketing / QA & Packaging development
• Buying on NPD items - RM & PM as per timeline and budgeted cost
• Involvement in proofing and approval of new jobs along with QA & Marketing
• Ensure commercialization as per timeline.

Safety & Training

• Adhere to safety procedures and standards
• Need to train junior colleagues & sub ordinates as and when required

SLOB

• Management of SLOB
• Resale of SLOB

Networking Capital (NWC)

• Management of NWC where in procurements control
• Initiatives to reduce NWC without compromising service ability

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To apply click on the "Apply" button where you will then be redirected to another site (Ditto Hire). If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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