About the position
Well established company on the East Rand seeks a Procurement Manager with a Bcom. Degree and financial acumen
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in any field or Finance related Diploma or Degree
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high attention to detail, to analyze market trends, pricing data, and supplier performance to make informed decisions
- Computer literacy with Proficiency in MS Excel at an intermediate level.
- Proficient in SAGE / Pastel or similar advantageous
Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement, purchasing, administration, and reporting functions to ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and optimal stock availability across all branches.
Duties include:
Procurement & Purchasing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that achieve cost savings and favourable supplier terms.
- Source products in line with company and customer requirements, negotiating competitive prices and contracts.
- Manage purchase orders (local and international), supplier relationships, and stock replenishment to avoid stock-outs.
- Oversee imports, ensuring cost-effective container utilisation, customs compliance, and accurate documentation.
- Monitor supplier lead times and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Administration
- Maintain accurate stock records, BOMs, and item codes in the SAGE system.
- Manage warehouse data and perform daily system updates and order relinks.
- Ensure SLAs are in place with suppliers and maintain strong communication with management and branches.
- Handle key administrative processes, including GRVs, purchase orders, clearing instructions, and import documentation.
- Retain documentation in line with statutory and legal requirements.
Reporting
- Generate and analyse stock, cost, and procurement reports (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc).
- Review and monitor item costs and price trends, implementing strategies to reduce costs.
- Prepare month-end stock schedules and variance reports.
- Provide SHEQ reporting, including non-conformance, product loss, risks, and customer satisfaction tracking.
Desired Skills:
- procurement manager
- procurement officer
- purchasing manager
