Western Cape: Procurement Manager posted by Rite Recruitement

Key Job Roles and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Develop and agree strategic objectives within procurement.
• Manage and support the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process through internal data collection, external brief, external data collection, data analysis, evaluation and feedback to stakeholders.
• Assist with development and implementation of the procurement strategy.
• Conduct annual suppliers’ price reviews.
• Act as liaison between demand and supply planning teams to support material forecasting processes.
• Support implementation of Material Resource Planning (MRP) in Syspro through collection and validation of purchasing parameters, upload of data and ongoing monitoring of functionality of MRP.
• Development, administration and management of procurement procedures, policies, flowcharts and framework.
• Monitor and ensure appropriate stock cover of key material components.
• First escalation point for pending supply risks.
• Validate alignment of quotations for new components against supply agreements in place or components of similar nature. Escalate variances or unique components to Operations Manager.
• Support validation process of pending write-off costs per stock standstill document managed by NPD.
• Ad hoc support of NPD engagement with external suppliers with regards to new requirements, pending changes or planned discontinuations.
• Continuously monitor and manage run-out plans with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Assist with stock take processes as operationally required.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Assist with general and procurement related ad-hoc duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Tertiary qualification in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Business Management or similar.
• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Computer literate and fully competent in required software packages (SYSPRO).
• Experience working within an FMCG or a Food Manufacturing business is required.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or similar).
• Strong cost awareness with a proven track record of achieving savings without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of B-BBEE procurement requirements.
• Proactive approach to risk management in supplier and material availability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Personal Profile, Skills and Attitude:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised with strong administration skills.
• Strong verbal, numerical and reasoning skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Displays a concern for business values and ethical standards.
• Sets high personal standards, is focused and self-motivated.
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport available.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team player.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation:

• CV
• Qualifications
• 2 x most recent payslips

Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered 

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.