Employer Description
Our client is a manufacturing company based in the West Rand of Gauteng
Job Description
Our client has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team in the capacity of a Senior Procurement Specialist. The successful individual will be responsible for the following :
- Procurement activities related to engineering materials, equipment, and services for the organization
- Establish and maintain sound, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including line managers
- Ensure alignment with technical specifications and project requirements
- Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of engineering procurement, continuously
- Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure favourable terms, prices, and delivery schedules that align with business objectives
- Evaluate suppliers capabilities to meet business specifications, volumes, and delivery schedules
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure alignment with business needs and initiate purchase orders when discrepancies arise
- Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies for key materials, securing approval from senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to identify opportunities for process optimization, material standardization, and cost-effective solutions
- Manage the performance and discipline of employees in a way that ensures productivity and compliance with legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards
- Ensure compliance with prevailing policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical engineeringQualification in Procurement is an added advantageSkills
5 years overall purchasing and Engineering experience in a similar role within Food FMCG industry or similarWorking experience in sourcing and procuring engineering equipment and servicesWorking experience in the implementation of end-to-end procurement strategies and processesVendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, negotiatingPurchasing strategiesSalary / Package
R600k R750k
Benefits
Medical AidProvident FundDiscretionary Bonus