Head of Procurement

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Procurement Head who will lead the Group strategic planning and procurement, emphasizing stock and procurement control across RSA, UK, and Europe.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant FMCG Procurement qualification
• Advanced Excel and Sage
• Financial background (Accounting qualification preferred)
• European/Group Procurement experience
• 5+ years similar role in operations/manufacturing with costing
• CIPS qualification

• Manage cost-effective supply contracts (KPIs, SLAs), including bottling
• Liaise with suppliers (local/EU) on agreements, pricing, and escalate issues to COO
• Negotiate optimal pricing and rebates for dry goods and exports
• Evaluate and build supplier relationships; source new ones
• Develop/manage budgets and tenders for bottling and related areas
• Ensure regular supplier monitoring and performance reviews
• Optimize overseas bottling costs and production
• Drive overseas bottling decisions with stakeholders
• Control related financial variances
• Streamline bottling procurement
• Lead EU/UK procurement for best value
• Resolve procurement issues
• Collaborate with NPD/Sales on procurement
• Improve international procurement governance
• Reduce excess stock and supply risks; lower inventory costs
• Implement P2P and standardize purchasing
• Research supplier markets and improve order accuracy
• Decrease supply variability

• Supervise staff, ensure clear communication, and resolve complex issues
• Manage performance and identify training needs

• Advise on stock optimization for overseas bottling
• Lead strategic procurement, negotiate, build relationships, provide policy guidance, and manage risks
• Drive continuous improvement using best practices
• Stay current with industry trends
• Ensure minimal stock levels
• Manage overseas bottling recoveries and invoice approvals
• Participate in management reviews and provide financial information
• Control key stock reports
• Align global contracts with strategy
• Ensure effective use of SAGE and related systems

• Monitor/report on Rework, Deviations, CARs, and Complaints
• Proactively flag dry goods delivery issues
• Maintain global stock loss reports
• Lead group cost-saving projects
• Influence for improvement and build strategic relationships
• Report on and implement cost reduction strategies
• Manage savings, service improvements, supplier base, and stakeholder relations
• Inform Sales on aged stock

• Ensure QMS adherence by self and staff
• Follow QMS protocols and maintain security
• Participate in quality seminars
• Adhere to GMP
• Manage quality assurance documents and supplier files

• Attend HACCP and H&S meetings/training
• Collaborate on safety compliance