Johannesburg: Regional Procurement Manager – Gauteng posted by SA Metal

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Group currently has a vacancy for a highly driven and experienced Regional Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations in Gauteng. The role reports to the Group Procurement Manager and requires a hands-on leader who can drive cost savings, supplier performance and operational efficiency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Procurement Management Oversee all procurement activities within the region, including end-to-end procurement processes. Negotiate pricing, rates, and contracts, achieve savings targets, conduct market analysis and benchmarking, and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
Supplier Management Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships. Source new suppliers to improve competitiveness, monitor SLA performance, and drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, cost and delivery.
Stores & Inventory Management oversee all store operations including receiving, issuing and stock control. Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity. Manage and support stores personnel
Order & MRP Management Oversee purchase order processing and stock item management. Manage daily MRP activities to ensure optimal stock levels, ensure timely replenishment, resolve delays, and expedite outstanding orders.
Cycle Counts & Reporting Conduct and manage cycle counts, weekly and bi-weekly stock takes. Analyze, report, and communicate results to management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across procurement and stores.
Team Leadership & Compliance Lead, manage, and develop procurement and stores personnel. Ensure staff are trained on procurement systems and processes and maintain full compliance with company policies and procedures.
Savings & Cost Optimization Responsible for achieving national procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, and continuous identification of value improvement opportunities across the business.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in procurement and stores management.
• 5+ years of experience in Management non- negotiable
• Strong negotiation and cost management experience.
• Experience in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Fraxion and Accpac is advantageous.
• Engineering background or qualifications is a big plus.
• Automotive industry experience is a big plus

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Leadership and team management ability
High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills
Assertiveness and decision-making capability

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.