Procurement Lead - Chemical Raw Material Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
A well-established chemical company requires the above to assist the procurement director with procuring raw materials both internationally and locally ensuring that stock is available for distribution to a variety of manufacturing clients on a national basis.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A National Diploma or certification in Supply Chain Management or related is preferred for this role.
• Understanding of chemicals and chemicals purchases would be an advantage.
• Previous international procurement experience is essential for the role.
• Previous international raw material procurement experience is preferred.
• Must have good written and verbal skills and be able to communicate and converse in English
• Previous experience having worked on SAP or related ERP System is preferred.
• Must have good negotiation skills and persuasion abilities.
• Must have a good understanding of finances and working capital.
• Must have basic to intermediate excel experience.
• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy.

• Assisting the Procurement Director with procuring raw materials both internationally and locally ensuring that stock is available for distribution to a variety of manufacturing clients on a national basis.
• Establishing branch and company stock requirement using sap and requisitions received.
• Negotiating prices, payment terms and discount terms with international and local suppliers thereby ensuring cost effective supply.
• Ensuring effective communication is maintained between international and local suppliers and the company.
• Monitoring and analysing trends and economic conditions to anticipate product trends and thereby determine when the best time to buy would be and from which region/area.
• Preparing and maintaining strategic category plans for the key categories of the business.
• Building relationships and working closely with suppliers to obtain the best product and price.
• Communicating supplier and product information to senior management so effective purchasing decisions can be made.
• Selecting, ordering and purchasing at the most favourable price and product consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements.

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