Procurement Manager

Our client is looking for a Procurement manager to join their team.  Based at the Head Office in Pietermaritzburg and involved in strategic management of their procurement department.  The role will effect cost management strategies, procurement policies and lead supplier contract negotiations.  One of the key deliverables will comprise increasing revenue from Product Sales.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Commercial
• At least 5 - 8 years local, regional and international procurement and logistics experience and 3 years of contract management experience
• Purchasing and technical experience in a related environment
• Contract management expertise, supply risk management, business acumen, supplier acquisition and procurement processes
• Familiarity with procurement software, approval workflows, purchasing policy, purchasing policy and contract development
• Must have good interpersonal skills, as its necessary to work effectively with people at all levels across and outside the organisation
• Able to handle high volumes of work in a fast paced environment
• Highly organised and detail orientated
• Good analytical, numerical and problem solving skills