Procurement Manager

Description:

Our client in Paarl, a manufacturing concern within the Food Industry, is looking for Procurement Manager to join their team. KEY PERFORMANCE AREASProcurementManage procurement of all applicable items required (e.g. raw materials, packaging materials etc)Ensure competitive supplier pricingDrive product development & provide procurement for raw materialsStrategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers to ensure low procurements expensesDevise and use fruitful sourcing strategiesCollaborate with key persons in different departments to ensure clarity of the specifications and standards expected from the companyLiaise with other parts of the business and make strategic decisions relating to stock holding.Conduct monthly stock control meetingForecastingEnsure analyst sends water and effluent samples each monthConduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.Use forecasting to develop capacity planResolve potential shortages or surpluses of products by managing or adjusting inventory levelsForesee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clientsExpect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategiesService deliveryDiscover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnershipsEnsure proper supplier management in terms of pricing, product & service level agreementsNegotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous termsExamine and test existing contracts, manage contracts for transportPerform risk management for supply contracts and agreements check credentials, references from industry partners, etcFinancialControl spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs (monthly meeting)Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveriesManage invoices and follow up on Purchase ordersApprove the ordering of necessary goods and servicesTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness and waste managementPersuasive and influential REQUIREMENTSMinimum requirements: BCom degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / SimilarA minimum of 3 years experience in a procurement roleExperience in the FMCG industry is essentialSourcing experienceTalent in negotiations and networkingBackground in scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and planningExperience in procurement - managing end of life cycle and absolute inventoryExperience on ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, Syspro would be an advantageOwn transportSkills and characteristics required of this roleGood communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsStrong analytical abilities & reporting skillsDetail oriented & extreme accuracyFinancial acumen and data analysis skillsExcellent decision-making skillsStrong planning and purchasing skillsNegotiations skillsExcellent risk analysis and risk management skillsProblem solving skillsDeadline driven SALARYR20 000 R25 000 WORKING HOURSMonday Friday 08:00