Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A company in Ottery, Cape Town is looking for a Procurement/purchasing manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and understands customs and beliefs of various groups or cultures and understands how these differences affect performance and communication.
• Provides continuous feedback to the Supply Chain Manager on the efficiency of supply and progress against order requirements.
• Evaluates and report on progress against the plan and provide solutions to problems/ obstacles that may arise.
• Safety stock management with suppliers to reduce cash flow output to company beforehand and reduce supplier PO changes.
• Motivates and manages the team to deliver through the consistent and ongoing application of the performance management system
• Reports on adherence to plan (OTIF)
• Supports Vendor Management team with supplier performance and efficiency ratings below par.
• Management of supplier base in terms of quality rating, OTIF, defect rates, adherence to stock level management, PO cycle, technology, innovation, reporting, and lead time management.
• Consistent evaluation on how to improve the purchasing cycle within parameters given of working capital.
• Proactively seeks out new opportunities to save costs on incoming raw materials and packaging.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Preferred 3+ years in procurement for companies with Polymer components.
• International auditing experience would be to your advantage.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of BRC, GMP, Quality Assurance, and regulatory principles in a food/polymer manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in supplier management, focused on performance or effectiveness improvement.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on judgment and integrity.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to transfer findings into well-written report formats.
• Experience/training in problem-solving and process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively independently and with others to accomplish goals in a challenging environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates high levels of accountability and adaptability in delivering KPIs.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and balanced decision-making.
• Strong drive to deliver work of an exceptional standard despite time pressure and constraints.
• Strong ethical framework and integrity.
• Good oral & written communication skills.
• High levels of self-motivation