Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement Head who will lead the Group strategic planning and procurement, emphasizing stock and procurement control across RSA, UK, and Europe.Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant FMCG Procurement qualification
• Advanced Excel and Sage
• Financial background (Accounting qualification preferred)
• European/Group Procurement experience
• 5+ years similar role in operations/manufacturing with costing
• CIPS qualification

Duties and Responsibilities:
Purchasing/Supply Management:

• Manage cost-effective supply contracts (KPIs, SLAs), including bottling
• Liaise with suppliers (local/EU) on agreements, pricing, and escalate issues to COO
• Negotiate optimal pricing and rebates for dry goods and exports
• Evaluate and build supplier relationships; source new ones
• Develop/manage budgets and tenders for bottling and related areas
• Ensure regular supplier monitoring and performance reviews
• Optimize overseas bottling costs and production
• Drive overseas bottling decisions with stakeholders
• Control related financial variances
• Streamline bottling procurement
• Lead EU/UK procurement for best value
• Resolve procurement issues
• Collaborate with NPD/Sales on procurement
• Improve international procurement governance
• Reduce excess stock and supply risks; lower inventory costs
• Implement P2P and standardize purchasing
• Research supplier markets and improve order accuracy
• Decrease supply variability

People Management:

• Supervise staff, ensure clear communication, and resolve complex issues
• Manage performance and identify training needs

Financial and Administration Processes:

• Advise on stock optimization for overseas bottling
• Lead strategic procurement, negotiate, build relationships, provide policy guidance, and manage risks
• Drive continuous improvement using best practices
• Stay current with industry trends
• Ensure minimal stock levels
• Manage overseas bottling recoveries and invoice approvals
• Participate in management reviews and provide financial information
• Control key stock reports
• Align global contracts with strategy
• Ensure effective use of SAGE and related systems

Analysis & Reporting:

• Monitor/report on Rework, Deviations, CARs, and Complaints
• Proactively flag dry goods delivery issues
• Maintain global stock loss reports
• Lead group cost-saving projects
• Influence for improvement and build strategic relationships
• Report on and implement cost reduction strategies
• Manage savings, service improvements, supplier base, and stakeholder relations
• Inform Sales on aged stock

Quality Management System:

• Ensure QMS adherence by self and staff
• Follow QMS protocols and maintain security
• Participate in quality seminars
• Adhere to GMP
• Manage quality assurance documents and supplier files

Health, Safety and Housekeeping:

• Attend HACCP and H&S meetings/training
• Collaborate on safety compliance

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.*** In the meantime, please download our which will hopefully help you understand our process and how we work.When applying, ensure your CV is in WORD or PDF format, and not scanned. Scanned CVs will not be considered. If you are unable to apply through the link we have provided, please upload your CV to our website .We reserve the right to stop/renew adverts.
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