Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager (POS24153) Fourways R 40 000 to R 45 000 per month Purpose of the Job Oversee the groups raw materials procurement to ensure the stable acquisition of raw materials of acceptable quality at competitive pricing in a strategic context. Minimum qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Supply/Chain Management or BSC Engineering 8 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial experience Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing will be preferred. Demonstrate understanding of Supply Chain management Demonstrate understanding of Raw material requirements Ability to handle conflict and negotiation Duties and Responsibilities: Managing the forecasting process Communicate approved forecasts with supplier Manage the team Weekly reports to inform operational decisions and drive procurement improvement Creating reports with focus areas for business improvement Analysing data to answer strategic and operational questions posed by the business on procurement related issues Data validation and integrity testing Data cleansing and data modelling Support existing customers via email, chat and/or phone calls Monitor support channels and provide first line support Escalate support when necessary Help identify and define improvements to processes and tools to better support customers Develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns Calculate stock volume requirements according to minimum order quantities, stock-on-hand, promotional requirements, price increases etc Propose and implement solutions and inventory estimations to Management Place and follow up on stock ordered with suppliers Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to Management Liaise with receiving regarding slot times, discrepancies, stock not ordered, short-supplied stock, bookings etc Identify and report overstocks together with support to sales team in regard to exit strategy Identify and report short-dated and expired stock Assist with queries regarding POs & GRV (receiving department) Fill in for team members on leave Solve Ad hoc inventory issues/queries Closing Date: 15 June 2024

Location: Fourways, ZA

Posted Date: 5/8/2024