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Durban: Procurement Leader

Procurement Leader

Posted on 2025-03-15

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability Procurement Strategy and Management: Strategy Development: Formulate and communicate a robust procurement strategy, identifying strategic suppliers to deliver a sustainable competitive edge Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement an ongoing improvement plan for purchasing to minimize wastage, and costs in line with the business strategy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Operations, and Technical teams to foster innovation and secure a sustainable and competitive supply of raw materials. Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor purchasing key performance indicators and variance analysis routines to track procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Tender Management: Create and manage strategic tender processes. Stock Management: Proactively manage material stocks within targeted working capital levels to reduce waste and write-offs. Supplier Management: Develop and execute a supplier audit strategy to ensure compliance with legislation and meet performance KPI`s. Manage supplier relationships to ensure high performance and contractor assurance. Compliance and Specifications: Ensure all purchased materials meet business specifications and compliance needs. Logistics Management: Oversee logistical provisions and third-party storage for optimal performance and cost-efficiency. System Utilization: Advocate for and lead the development and use of the El management systems. Internal Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal departments regarding procurement and supply matters. Team Management Direct Reports: Manage direct reports to ensure departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Performance Improvement: Enhance departmental performance through recruitment, induction, appraisals, goal setting, personal development planning (PDP), training, coaching, and attendance management. Team Collaboration: Ensure the Procurement team engages and communicates productively with other business functions and sites Negotiation Skills: Train and coach the purchasing team in negotiating purchasing contracts and one-off purchases. Stock Management Training: Educate the procurement team on effective stock management practices. Finance Budget Management: Operate within agreed budget constraints and adhere to the company`s formal Limits of Authority at all times. General Responsibilities Core Values: Promote and adhere to the Company`s core values: Integrity, Accountability, Agility, Resilience, Ubuntu. Continuous Improvement: Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement Housekeeping Standards: Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 6S practices. Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, and PPE policies and procedures. Quality and Ethical Standards: Ensure high-quality standards are maintained. Additional

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Duties:

Undertake any other tasks and duties as required by the Skills, Knowledge & Experience Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement Management or a Commercial Degree (B.Com.) Registration or accreditation with a professional procurement management body is an advantage Minimum of 10 years` experience in Procurement Experience in a supervisory role/managing teams Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement processes Experience in commodity procurement is advantageous Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and reporting skills Strong teamwork ethic Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities effectively under Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Procurement Leader position available in eThekwini, Durban. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-15 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category

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