Procurement Lead - Johannesburg, South Africa - MECS Africa

MECS Africa

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

South Africa, Gauteng - Jhb Western Suburbs
- (Negotiable)

The incumbent will manage the Procurement department.

This will include the responsibility to execute new improved strategies with regards to the effective management and control of the company's procurement function and also to provide maximum possible contribution towards the profitable growth of the company.

Permanent position based in Sandton

Qualifications:
Relevant Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.

Project management qualification is advantageous.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years proven experience in Procurement Management of which at least 4 years have been in a management role.

Sound exposure in Engineering and Projects Industry.

Detailed knowledge of procurement principles, processes and procedures.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, procurement administration, and coordination of people and resources.

Engineering industry knowledge.

Aptitude in decision making, cost control and working accurately with numbers.

Financial management, budgeting principles and cost control.

Risk management principles.

Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills capable of building and influencing strong working relationships across wide and diverse teams.

Strategic thinking and planning abilities.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good networking and negotiating skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Organisation skills, including the ability to set priorities, plan and effectively allocate appropriate resources.

Financial Analysis skills.

Understanding of supply chain management.

Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

Stress tolerance skills / ability to work well under pressure or opposition.

Behavioural Attributes

Decisiveness:

Uses judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analysed; considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on most appropriate action; ability and confidence to vary between being flexible and holding firm on a decision, depending on what the situation requires; commits to decisions in a self-assured manner.

Individual Leadership:
Inspires and guides individuals (including staff and peers) toward goal achievement.

Reliability:
Takes personal responsibility for departmental performance; meets targets in a timely and consistent manner; sticks to commitments.

Adaptability:

Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organisational needs; able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.

Integrity:
Shares complete and accurate information; maintains confidentiality; enforces organisational policies and procedures and commits to good governance.

Honesty:
Honest and trustworthy at all times.

Initiative:

Takes actions to address company needs and achieve goals without being prompted to do so; generates ideas and suggests innovations.

Perseverance:
Staying on-task to completion, particularly in the face of obstacles or other trying circumstances.

Motivation:
Displays energy and enthusiasm; commits to putting in extra effort; maintains high level of productivity and self-direction.

Work standards:

Sets and maintains high standards for self and others; pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness; shows concern for all aspects of the business and follows up on work outputs.

Teamwork:

Interacts effectively within and across teams/groups to accomplish organisational goals; supports company decisions and puts company goals ahead of own goals.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES - PROCUREMENT

Manage all aspects of supply chain function and the effective operation thereof within the company and manages the interaction with our holding company.

Develop, hone and execute new improved procurement strategies across company's purchasing function.

Perform detail analysis and set appropriate benchmarking for effective cost management.

Liaise with various departments to determine their product and service's needs.

Nurture relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the company.

Identify, research and analyse potential suppliers.

Manage the strategic sourcing and cost optimization of product and services.

Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and internal Purchase to Pay (Procurement) guidelines.

Implement and improve on purchasing tools and techniques.

Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.

Review and finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries for accuracy and validity.

Effective management and execution of preferential procurement principles in terms of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment.

Examine and review of existing contracts.

Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.

Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data a