Procurement manager - Retail, Woodstock, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Calling all Procurement mangers in Cape town

POSITION INFO:

My client, a leading and well known Retaier based in Woodstock, Cape Town requres a competent and experienced procurement manager to join their team.

The role reports to the Finance Administration Manager.

Core responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement department.

• To manage the procurement of Office Furniture at Head Office, Divisional Offices and Branches.

• To manage the procurement of the staff uniforms & stationery at Head Office and Branches.

• Action monthly sectional stock takes including the annual stock take.

• Business processes & systems reviews aimed at achieving efficiencies, enhanced controls and/or cost savings.

• Processing of orders, GRV’s, invoices, credit notes and Journals on Pastel.

• Handling of departmental month-end procedures & Pastel month-end activities.

• Dealing & managing special projects.

• Resolving supplier issues and conflicts.

• Managing staff issues and internal departments.

• Monthly Statements - all chains production.

• Dealing with Marketing & Customer Management systems on statement requirements.

• Reviewing of data for statements.

• Management reports for the month for the various systems. - Finance, Statements and Logistic Companies.

Core Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively on all levels to financial and non-financial audiences including Senior Management & Suppliers.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise own work and work of others to meet deadlines to achieve targets in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Friendly, approachable and flexible - a team player.

• Problem solving and decision-making ability.

• Good numerical skills.

• Strong negotiating skills.

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or similar would be preferred.

• Project Management.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft & Pastel.

• Advanced Excel.

• 5 – 10 years of Procurement or Management experience, including a proven record of success as a Procurement Manager.

SA Citizens only

Must be Criminal and Credit Clear

Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area