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Procurement ManagerStatus Staffing • Somerset West, South Africa
Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Status Staffing • Somerset West, South Africa
10 days ago
Job description

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Procurement

BASIC SALARY : Market Related

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Certificate in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing (advantageous)
  • Minimum of 58 years experience in buying, strategic sourcing, and supplier management
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage Evolution
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent administrative and communication skills
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach
  • Hardworking, able to meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure
  • Creative thinker and effective problem solver

DUTIES : Strategic Buying :

  • Develop and implement strategic buying initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain a list of approved and preferred suppliers for each material category.
  • Ensure multiple suppliers are available for each item; work with Technical Operations to develop alternatives and eliminate single-supplier risks.
  • Conduct competitive bids (RFQs) to select suppliers, ensuring sign-off by the Head of Finance. Maintain evaluation control documents for audit purposes.
  • Build and manage strong supplier relationships locally and internationally.
  • Monitor supplier performance, resolve performance issues, and develop new suppliers as needed.
  • Drive localization by increasing local supply and reducing imports to shorten lead times.
  • Collaborate with Technical Operations to track progress, enhance supply security, and reduce stockholding levels.
  • Work closely with Technical Product Development to proactively manage spare part orders for all new cabinets, ensuring spares are shipped with the first cabinet consignment.
  • Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) studies for the top 50 spend items and drive continuous cost reductions year over year.
  • Ongoing Buying Activities :

  • Adhere to the companys Procurement Policy and financial approval levels.
  • Lead the weekly buying process extract stock and purchase order data from Sage Evolution, analyze usage, and calculate order quantities.
  • Collaborate with key leaders to review the top 50 items and make informed buying decisions.
  • Ensure zero stockouts by regularly reviewing stock levels and demand forecasts.
  • Conduct weekly reviews of minimum (safety) stock quantities for top items, adjusting levels as needed to prevent both overstocking and obsolescence.
  • Actively manage all purchase orders on Sage Evolution and prepare weekly reports prior to the buying cycle to ensure data accuracy.
  • Expedite outstanding orders daily and address supplier failures promptly maintaining supply security is critical.
  • Work closely with stock control to refine buying strategies and forecasts for high-volume items.
  • Project Buying :

  • Follow the companys Procurement Policy for financial approval levels.
  • Lead ad hoc procurement for project-related items, such as full store installations with Waste Heat Systems, in collaboration with Technical Operations.
  • Coordinate with Operations to monitor minimum stock levels for accessories and project materials (e.g., shelving, stainless steel bumpers) and ensure continuous supply.
  • Expedite project-related orders daily, addressing supplier issues promptly to guarantee supply security.
  • Process Improvement / Automation :

  • Lead the initiative to enhance and expand Sage Evolution into an automated procurement tool.
  • Define clear project deliverables and align key performance areas with the Finance Department.
  • HOURS :

  • Monday to Friday : 08 : 00 17 : 00
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