Procurement Manager - Midrand, South Africa - Fides Recruitment

Fides Recruitment

Verified Company

Midrand, South Africa

2 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Procurement Manager

Purpose of the role:

The overall purpose of this position is to manage the Company's Local and International Procurement.

Areas of responsibility include

Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the company
Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money;
Perform all procurement and contracting activities including prequalification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts to obtain best price and service;
Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and costeffective procuring process for the business
Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services
Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals and identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
Analyse market and delivery trends in order to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities
Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate;
Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes;
Teach and educate managers and associates about the procurement process control;
Ensure that BEE Scorecard elements are maximised and that company is compliant.
Any other Procurement compliance related duties that may not have been covered above or at the request of Management.
Inventory management of all Local and International Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) / Principals excluding HP Indigo
Master Data maintenance on ERP system
Maintain Sales pricing within the ERP system
Communication between Procurement, Sales, Business Development team, service and Principals.
Procurement management to ensure the minimisation of Stock shortages
Communication internally and externally regarding new product part number updates, changes or new developments
To verify and ensure local and international Principal back order status matches and aligns with all Kemtek's outstanding orders for accuracy and validity
To prepare a regular reorder process for all local and International Principals on a monthly or weekly basis
To update all applicable schedules (Principal Quotes) relating to the verification of principal price increases and keeping the system updated.
To bring to management's attention any discrepancies in landed costs from suppliers and to highlight any issues relating to the profitability of such discrepancies.
To maintain all stock related issues (Faulty, damaged, out of box failures etc.) with Principals and to ensure the relative credit notes or replacements are done.
Maintain all Demo's, Internal usage, Promos and Exhibitions stocks in the ERP system
Processing of Kit Formations within the ERP system and ensuing all costs are correct
Update weekly or monthly reports for various Principals, BDM's and Sales Reps
Maintain stock requirements at the various Branches.
Obtain the necessary quotes and process the purchase orders for all Nonstock items or services.

Minimum Requirements of the Role:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or economics, logistics, supply chain management or purchasing
3 years' experience in a procurement role
Must have good computer literacy skills.
A knowledge of Inventory Advisor and Accpac would be advantageous
Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Good communication Skills
Work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good time management and organisational skills to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Problemsolving abilities
Customerfocused
Selfmotivated

Preferred Skills

Category management ie arranging or categorising the spend according to specific goods or services (direct & indirect); and keeping in mind quality, service, risk and cost;
Project management: driving the procurement process by designing, implementing and managing projects to a successful conclusion;
Relationship management: the ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: suppliers, customers & colleagues
Negotiation skills: the ability to persuade, influence and explore positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that will gain acceptance of all parties and will also meet the organisation's strategic procurement objectives;
Analytical skills: the ability to visualise, articulate, and solve both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information. Particularly important in the selection of vendors;
Results foc