Hire Resolves client in the Solar Energy Industry is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement process and ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for their organization. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract negotiation and implementation.
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and maintain a database of approved suppliers.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and leverage this knowledge to achieve cost savings and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, conducting regular performance reviews and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and legal, to ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan procurement activities, and ensure an uninterrupted supply chain.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in procurement to continually improve processes and provide innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• BCom qualification 
• Key player in supplier and subcontractor vetting procedures alongside COO. This would need to
  be done for any country in Africa which requires an installed system. Vet suppliers and products
  that has been requested for use by the Engineering Department
• Keep pricelists updated for Engineering Department to use for detailed project costing.
• Drive & develop project Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in conjunction with Engineering Department.
• Handover project procurement list (BOQ) to Project Management Dept.
• Project budget review and signatory on behalf of Engineering Department.
• Driving and monitoring credit applications with suppliers.
• Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
• Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
• Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company.
• Identifies and researches potential new suppliers.
• Research new products and services to meet company’s goals.
• Assesses total costs of company purchases.
• Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing products and monitoring stock levels.
• Company stock& inventory management.

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Brittney Basson at Hire Resolve on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us: *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

A leading solar company in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

Coordinate all orders from various departments:

• Trade
• Installations
• Warehouse

Place orders with various Suppliers:

• Ensure introductory call/email is sent to all Suppliers

Negotiating prices for goods and services to ensure that they are fair market value:

• Maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate bulk pricing
• Keep pace with new suppliers in the market

Coordinating with suppliers to ensure that they deliver on time and meet quality standards:

• Liaise with various departments on delivery lead times

Managing inventory levels of materials and supplies:

• Identify bill of quantities needed for all departments
• Ensure bill of quantities are always met
• Provide monthly reporting on stock movements and changes made to MOQ
• Identify and manage dead stock identified
• Report on stocktake findings and implement stock control procedures to be followed

Ensuring that system pricing is correct:

• Request price list monthly from main suppliers and ensure that pricing remains accurate

Key requirements:

• Relevant Bachelors/Diploma in Supply Chain or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar industry
• MS Suite proficient

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on 021 551 863

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.