Sourcing & Strategy Manager (EE) Area: Montaque Gardens, Cape Town Package: R1 000 000 CTC P/M Purpose: Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record in a chemical product manufacturing environment? We are seeking a dynamic Sourcing & Strategy Manager to develop and implement effective strategies for sourcing, demand & supply, inventory management, S&OP, and customs.

Duties:

Sourcing. Responsible for Packaging, Raw Materials, Finished Goods purchasing locally & Imports. Manage Inventory levels for the company Value & DIO to set targets. Lead monthly inventory reviews with all stakeholders. Lead the implementation of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning Process). Monitor and review Supplier performance to agreed SLAs quarterly / annually. Evaluate SOS options with Regional Sourcing Group to optimise supply and local company profitability and margins. Lead sales forecast improvement methodology & measure forecast accuracy. Evaluate, monitor & improve order placement / buy process. Collaborate with internal functions Marketing, Finance, Sales, R&D on aligned targets. Strategic Supplier negotiations, contract implementation & annual benchmarking. Risk management – Identify & develop risk matrix with effective risk mitigation plans. Able to manage own buying portfolio. Track & evaluate price variations and take corrective action. Integrate local Procurement team with Regional / Global counterparts. Planning Responsible for the management of Demand & Supply planning process. Achieve & exceed OTIF target of 96%. Collaborate with Production to ensure smooth product supply of RM and packaging. Ensure optimum stock levels at all warehouses nationally. Imports / Customs Responsible for Imports, Clearing & Forwarding, Customs Compliance and Regulations. C&F agents 3 rd party service providers SLAs / KPIs Administration / Projects / Reporting Lead projects to drive efficiency, process improvements & cost reduction. Responsible for all reporting (local, regional and Global) for areas of responsibility. Drive insights and statistical analysis related to business trends / seasonality. Lead / participate in cross functional Supply Chain projects. Responsible for Sourcing elements of BBBEE Organization Development / Finance Continuous improvement/review to ensure best practices are implemented. Monitor and meet departmental performance objectives. Achieve & exceed SMART objectives as agreed. To ensure achievement of budget and agreed financial targets. Monitor & report on budget monthly and taken corrective actions on deviations. Authorize departmental expenses & approve contracts in line DOA. Audits / Compliance Implement, monitor, review and improve internal controls in line with ISO. Ensure Compliance to Procurement policies and procedures. Manage Company internal & external audits. People management Provide hands on Supervision / Management to areas of responsibility. Review KPAs, performance reviews & management. Manage IR / discipline within policy and code guidelines. Motivate, coach, train, and development direct reports to achieve operational goals. Develop high performance team culture. Skills, Qualifications and Experience Education: Matric with maths and accountancy as subjects. Degree in Procurement, Finance or Supply Chain Technical Skills Computer literacy and proficient in working with SAP, Syspro, ClickView, Eco Time, VIP essential and Microsoft office programmes with advanced Excel skills. Experience: 12 years of experience in Procurement & Planning. 6 years at Management level. Strong knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing planning, customs & supply chain management Proven leadership and team management skills Ability to influence at Exco level in the organisation & operate in global matrix organisation. Other requirements: Analytical and detailed oriented. Able to operate in complex, pressurised environment. High work ethics and standards in completing task accurately. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Work extended hours as required. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

Sourcing & Strategy Manager (Ee) position available in ZA, South Africa. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-02-15 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category