Procurement Manager

About the position

Procurement Manager
POSITION PURPOSE

• As Procurement Manager at the company, you will be required to manage the purchasing function to ensure that the correct items are ordered properly and promptly using the appropriate company terms and conditions.
• Price, service and reliability must also be considered.
• Expediting, follow-ups, internal communication and the correct handling of paperwork are also important objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent.
• Professional Member of a relevant Procurement and Supply Institution e.g. CIPS.
• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar.
• Knowledge of NEC contract suite highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Buyer in Procurement and Supply environment.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Supervisory position in Procurement and Supply environment.
• Experience in an engineering or power plant environment added advantage.

Fundamental Requirements:

• Proven track record in purchasing management.
• Must have an assertive, tough and no-nonsense type personality.
• Strong negotiator.
• BBBEE purchasing compliance.
• High ethics to ensure adherence to Corporate Governance.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Must constantly demonstrate a "whatever it takes" attitude.
• Must have initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to motivate and manage staff.
• Must be able to work effectively with staff at all levels in the company.

POSITION OUTPUTS

• Establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Review existing procurement procedures and suggest amendments.
• Implement process to streamline entire procurement function.
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company to ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors.
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
• Assist and develop evaluation criteria.
• Implement the formal use of the company's contracts.
• Examine and test existing contracts.
• Create Procurement Budget and ensure expenditure is within acceptable levels from budget.
• Ensure tight control over Budget Holders and their staff in terms of all procurement and buying power limits.
• Negotiate to obtain optimum prices from both Suppliers and Contractors at suitable service levels.

Desired Skills:

• CIPS
• NEC
• Supply Chain