Kempton Park: Procurement Manager posted by Objective Personnel

About the Role

Objective Personnel is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in Kempton Park. As a key member of our supply chain management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and excellent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Products and materials are developed, examined, selected, ordered and purchased at the most favourable price consistent with quality, quantity and specification requirements
• Procurement controlled spend to be maintained at 80% and above
• Lead times of orders are monitored on JDE weekly
• RFP are complied and the subsequent Tender process is managed and tracked till adjudication and award stages
• Commercial and quality supplier audits for critical supply base are done in conjunction with the relevant Quality department as and when required
• Contracts/SLA are monitored on a monthly basis
• Price adjustments are managed and negotiated based on various cost drivers
• Product catalogues are monitored and updated as and when required. Compliance to be 95%
• Market conditions and new products are researched on a monthly basis
• Up to date records of suppliers, their products and price lists is maintained monthly
• Departmental budget is managed
• End-users are consulted on requirements/spec of items required
• Order status reports are provided to the Business Units on weekly basis
• BBEEE report is maintained monthly and sent to the Group Supply Chain Manager annually
• Departmental and staff objectives are established quarterly to satisfy company goals and plans
• The workload of the Procurement Personnel is planned, organised, directed and controlled weekly
• Suitable manpower capabilities are planned, selected, developed and maintained

Requirements

• 7 Years’ experience in the Procurement field within technical manufacturing industry (e.g. steel fabrication, paints, coatings or linings) of which 2 years experience should be in a management role.
• Computer literate and good knowledge of MS Office and MS Projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or related tertiary qualification