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Procurement Manager
Procurement ManagerRite Recruitment • Killarney Gardens, South Africa
Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Rite Recruitment • Killarney Gardens, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Job Roles and Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

  • Develop and agree strategic objectives within procurement.
  • Manage and support the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process through internal data collection, external brief, external data collection, data analysis, evaluation and feedback to stakeholders.
  • Assist with development and implementation of the procurement strategy.
  • Conduct annual suppliers’ price reviews.
  • Act as liaison between demand and supply planning teams to support material forecasting processes.
  • Support implementation of Material Resource Planning (MRP) in Syspro through collection and validation of purchasing parameters, upload of data and ongoing monitoring of functionality of MRP.
  • Development, administration and management of procurement procedures, policies, flowcharts and framework.
  • Monitor and ensure appropriate stock cover of key material components.
  • First escalation point for pending supply risks.
  • Validate alignment of quotations for new components against supply agreements in place or components of similar nature. Escalate variances or unique components to Operations Manager.
  • Support validation process of pending write-off costs per stock standstill document managed by NPD.
  • Ad hoc support of NPD engagement with external suppliers with regards to new requirements, pending changes or planned discontinuations.
  • Continuously monitor and manage run-out plans with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Assist with stock take processes as operationally required.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.
  • Assist with general and procurement related ad-hoc duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

  • A relevant Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Business Management or similar.
  • Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
  • Computer literate and fully competent in required software packages (SYSPRO).
  • Experience working within an FMCG or a Food Manufacturing business is required.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or similar).
  • Strong cost awareness with a proven track record of achieving savings without compromising quality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of B-BBEE procurement requirements.
  • Proactive approach to risk management in supplier and material availability.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

    • Personal Profile, Skills and Attitude :

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly organised with strong administration skills.
  • Strong verbal, numerical and reasoning skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Displays a concern for business values and ethical standards.
  • Sets high personal standards, is focused and self-motivated.
  • Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport available.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Team player.

    • Application Process :

    Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

  • CV
  • Qualifications
  • 2 x most recent payslips

    • Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be consideredÂ

    If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful . We thank all applicants for their interest.

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