Procurement Manager

Background:

• Excellent career opportunity for a Procurement Manager within the ICT sector

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

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