Procurement Manager

SUMMARY:
Excellent career opportunity for a Procurement Manager within the ICT sector

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement role, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity Understanding of IT infrastructure and related materials Proven track record of successful Supplier negotiation, including achieving standardized pricing, cost reductions and return-of-stock agreements Experience managing\/overseeing stocktake processes in a multi-site environment Proficient in MS Office (Excel is critical - must be comfortable with data analysis, reconciliations and reporting) Acumatica system knowledge and\/or prior experience on ERP\/procurement systems advantageous Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and supply chain principles and best practices Sound understanding of budget management and cost-accounting principles as they relate to procurement Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle essential Must be willing and able to travel frequently to branches across South Africa Review and approve all purchase orders for materials Follow up on outstanding purchase orders with branches Responsibilities: Develop, implement and improve a procurement strategy Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the relevant supply markets - pricing trends, Supplier capacity, lead times and risk factors Establish and enforce standardized procurement processes, policies and approval frameworks across all branches Identify procurement risks and put mitigation plans in place before issues arise Develop and maintain a preferred Supplier list with clearly defined performance benchmarks, pricing structures and contractual obligations Lead all Supplier negotiations, including contract terms, volume-based pricing, standardised price lists, SLAs and return-of-stock provisions Negotiate on pricing and secure the most competitive rates in the market Manage Supplier performance and conduct regular reviews Own the stocktake process across all branches Investigate all stocktake results, discrepancies, variances and anomalies without exception Conduct scheduled and unannounced branch stock audits across the country to verify on-the-ground stock levels and compliance Administer stock take imports on Acumatica and issue variance reports to relevant Stakeholders Staff management Travel frequently to branches across South Africa to conduct stock audits, supplier engagements, etc Submit regular procurement reports to the CEO covering spend analysis, Supplier performance, stock levels, variance outcomes and cost savings achieved Assist in the preparation and management of procurement-related budgets Participate in Safety Training to improve safety standards Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and procedure TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.