Procurement Leader

 

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000027/Kesh

Date posted:

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
Our well-established manufacturing client is currently seeking a well experienced Procurement Leader to join their team and manage the procurement of all raw materials, packaging and consumables for SA and Africa.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities:
  • Development, management and communication of robust procurement and purchasing strategies
  • Develop, maintain and execute a continuous improvement plan for purchasing which minimises stock holding, redundancy, wastage, costs and out of stocks
  • Work with the Sales, Operations and Technical teams to deliver industry leading innovation development, securing sustainable and competitive supply of raw materials
  • Develop, implement and manage strategic tender processes
  • Ensure material stocks are proactively managed within targeted working capital levels, reducing waste and write offs
  • Develop and manage supplier audit strategy. Proactive supplier management ensuring supplier’s performance and contractor assurance KPI’s are met
  • Ensure all materials purchased meet the business specifications and compliance needs
  • Manage and develop logistical provision and 3rd party storage for optimum performance/ cost
  • Management of direct reports
  • Improve performance results of the department and the development of the team through employee life cycle
  • Ensure the Procurement team engages and communicates productively with all business functions and/or sites
  • Coach purchasing team (negotiations of purchasing contracts and once off purchases) and the procurement team (effective stock management
  • Operate effectively within agreed budget constraints and formal Limits of Authority


Requirements:
  • Supply Chain/ Procurement Management Degree or Commercial Degree
  • Registration or accreditation with a professional procurement management body an advantage
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement
  • Must have demonstrated experience in managing teams
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement processes
  • Commodity procurement will be advantageous
  • Good interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and reporting
  • Strong team work ethic
  • Operate effectively under pressure, able to manage multiple and changing priorities.

 

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