Procurement Lead - Durban, South Africa - Code Red Recruitment

Procurement Lead sought for 2-year fixed contract, requiring expertise in procurement controls, contract management, and supply chain logistics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading tender process from start to end
• Negotiating contracts and approving prices, delivery and payment terms, and quality requirements
• Driving contract management activities and contract compliance
• Preparing notices and correspondence for signature by the Project Manager
• Finalizing contract status, including outstanding claims
• Expediting equipment delivery and issuing expediting reports
• Ensuring logistics and customs functions comply with geographic requirements
• Liaising with Clearing and Forwarding companies
• Coordinating international shippers and local shipping companies
• Overseeing supply chain transport and logistics
• Ensuring proper filing for imports and exports documentation
• Applying understanding of customs bonded process and road regulations
• Promoting company procedures, policies, and guidelines

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field
• MCIPS advantageous
• 3+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, tendering, or contract management
• Strong technical knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Good business analysis skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong procurement and negotiating skills
• Goal-orientated and committed to delivering quality outputs

Salary: Market-related, offering a competitive package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and value-add.