Job Description

Procurement Manager Procurement ~ Supply Chain
Durban - KwaZulu Natal - South Africa

Our client, a giant in their field, is a well-known South African listed company, has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Procurement Manager to develop & implement policies & procedures that align with the group requirements, & also support the company strategy in terms of cost reduction, compliance, & service / product quality.

Requirements:

• BCom in Supply Chain or Business Administration
• 15 years' experience in: Procurement management, leading procurement projects, contract management, & managing budgets
• 5 years' experience in: Senior management experience, leading multiple teams within Africa, & working in a cross-functional team
• Must have own vehicle & valid drivers' license

Key Performance Areas:

Manage Procurement Projects Which Includes:

• Propose project initiatives in conjunction with the executive for approval
• Engage with the relevant internal / external stakeholders to ensure a full understanding of the tender & business requirements is obtained
• Prepare project charters for these initiatives, including clear time lines for the full cycle of the project, clear targets, expected outcomes, & regular status updates
• Prepare professional tender documents
• Facilitate tender presentations
• Consolidate tender submissions & present outcomes to the tender committee
• Award & implementation of tenders, including formal hand over to the business with service level agreements
• Regular review of supplier performance
• Ensure the company achieves the BBBEE targets & prepare the necessary information for the annual BBBEE verification

Develop Procurement Policies:

• Develop & implement policies & procedures

Manage Vendors:

• Sourcing & engaging reliable suppliers / vendors
• Building & maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers / vendors
• Monitoring performance against SLAs
• Ensuring that the correct suppliers / vendors are used at the right price
• Manage annual supplier / vendor increases

Manage Contracts for the Division:

• Negotiate contract terms & conditions on a range of central contracts & monitor performance against these contracts
• Performing risk assessments on proposed contracts & agreements
• Review of contract terms & conditions
• Manage the credit application process & be responsible for the opening & closing of supplier accounts
• Approve costs in line with the Limits of Authority

People Management:

• Manage resourcing the department with adequately qualified & skilled personnel
• Coordinate training & development
• Conduct performance management of staff

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