Procurement Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - Tanya Serra

Tanya Serra

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Job Posted: 12-Feb-2024

Location: Cape Town

Procurement Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role requires an astute procurement manager to oversee purchasing activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

The procurement manager's responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and branded supplies.
Following, reviewing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased as well as new item requirements
Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Maintaining good supplier relations and upholding strong negotiation of contracts.
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
Working closely with the company finance department to make sure contracts/payment terms are favourable.
Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
Communicate effectively with receiving regions and camps and facilitate all incoming orders for camps and lodges.
Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement in camp and internal platforms.
Keeping up with trends in the safari/travel industry.
Being the most cost efficient in the procurement space
Procuring goods for the camps in the most efficient way (especially with regards to logistics)
Overcoming ongoing Tax issues
Constantly focussing on improving the quality of the goods procured
Always looking at new initiatives/items to put our best foot forward, both for our teams and our guests

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as a procurement manager or in a similar position
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Supervisory and management experience
Attention to detail
Interest in yearly style trends

REQUIRED WORK PRACTICES

Across all interactions, promote the image of the sales team as a best in class externally with our clients and internally with key stakeholders
As a key point of contact upholding and contributing to the reputation of the company
When staff events happen within working hours it will be compulsory to attend

CONDITIONS AND WORKING HOURS

You will be required to work in the Cape Town office from Monday
Friday. You are required to work 9 hours per day including an hour lunch break. The working hours are 08h00 to 17h00 with some flexibility.
You will be required to work alternative South African public holidays, for which you may be compensated with time off in lieu
Overtime may be required during peak periods, for which you may be compensated with time off in lieu.
You will be required to travel for work from time to time.
Job Title
PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Travel/Hotel)
Employer Type
Employer Type

-> Tour Operators/Travel Agents