Procurement Manager

SUMMARY:
Procurement Manager

Area: Randburg, Gauteng

POSITION INFO:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Review current supplier base to ensure we are buying products from the correct supplier at the right price based on volumes
2. All communications with suppliers regarding payment terms, discounts and bulk purchases, including ad hoc supplier visits.
3. To review COD supply base and ensure that where possible we are purchasing from a current vendor instead of new suppliers. If and where necessary accounts should be opened in order to streamline our payments to monthly instead of daily
4. Supplier agreements should be put in place
5. Warehouse stock should be reviewed together with the storeman to ensure stock items are managed and the re-ordering is taking place when needed
6. To investigate local procurement vs overseas procurement and where possible to ensure items are sourced locally to assist in BEE
7. To ensure all procurement takes place based on an approved BOM. It is important for project procurement meetings to take place to ensure all procurement is done on time to meet customer expectations
8. To constantly review the procurement process to ensure that where changes should be made that they are.
9. The running of open purchase orders on SAP and ensuring that the open orders are accurate and closed off timeously.
10. Manage Procurement department and Procurement staff
11. Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
12. Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
13. Research and evaluate areas of opportunities and reduce costs where possible
14. Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
15. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
16. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
17. Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS (Soft, Technical and System):

1. Diploma in Procurement would be advantageous
2. Minimum tertiary qualification: Electrical training would be beneficial
3. Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical procurement
4. Computer skills – SAP and Microsoft Excel.
5. Be proactive in responding to customer requests (internal), develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
6. Results orientated – take initiative and demonstrate a sense of urgency in driving for results and track own performance.
7. Commercial understanding around procurement