Procurement and Logistics Manager (JB1939)

Procurement and Logistics Manager (JB1939)

Fourways, Johannesburg

R50 – 55 000, negotiable

Benefits include commission

Duration: Permanent

Overview

Our client in the medical sector, sources and supplies medical products into Africa, the company has established long-standing relationships with clients in multiple sectors and has excellent staff retention due to the family orientated culture they have developed.

As the Procurement and Logistics Manager you will be responsible for all operations, including quotations, tenders, procurement, shipping, planning and control of activities.

Note: This is an onsite position with no possibility of hybrid or remote working | Only candidates with experience in the medical sector will be considered

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Suitably qualified in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

Software: Advanced Microsoft Excel, previous experience using accounting packages and supply chain systems

Languages: Excellent English communication skills ideally with Portuguese as a first or second language (advantage)

Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience with medical product exports with experience in quotation and tender preparation and procurement

Stock control & stock forecasting

Development of sustainable strategies

Working knowledge of all laws and regulations: relating to procurement, customs and tariffs, shipping and freight laws and VAT

Proven working relationship with medical suppliers

Personal Attributes: Excellent attention to detail

Strong strategic and leadership skills

Strong persuasive, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong business acumen and financial skills

An achievement orientated individual with strong negotiation skills

Ability to exercise resilience when facing challenges and pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively

Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers

Monitor and control all aspects of procurement

Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices

Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures

Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints

Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements

Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations

Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors

Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures

Identify and source new suppliers and vendors

Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors

Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database

Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements

Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns

Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases

Track purchases from placement until delivery

Match purchase orders with goods delivered

Inventory management

Check stock at warehouse

Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements

Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders

Verify invoiced amounts with goods received

Handle invoices and forward to accounting department

Source comparative quotes within the Medical Industry