Procurement Manager in Paarl

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the Boland is in urgent need for a Procurement Manager to join their team

Minimum requirements:

BCom degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Similar

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a procurement specialist role

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role

Experience in the FMCG industry is essential

Advanced sourcing and project management experience

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

Talent in negotiations and networking

Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and planning

5+ years’ experience in demand planning process

Experience in advanced procurement - managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory

Experience on ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, Syspro would be an advantage

Own transport

Duties and Responsibilities include; but not limited to:

Procurement

Manage procurement of all applicable items required (e.g raw materials, packaging materials etc)

Ensure competitive supplier pricing

Drive product development & provide procurement for raw materials

Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers to ensure low procurements expenses

Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies

Collaborate with key persons in different departments to ensure clarity of the specifications and standards expected from the company

Liaise with other parts of the business and make strategic decisions relating to stock holding.

Conduct monthly stock control meeting

Please note that December is their peak season and leave during December is not possible. Please email your CV through to with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability