A leading manufacturer within the Transport / Logistics industry is looking to appoint a Procurement Manager for their branch in the East Rand.

• Purpose of the role:
• Manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations.  Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to close cost-effective deals with suppliers.  Manage, lead and control the procurement team of Local and International Buyers.  To ensure that all procurement aspects are checked.

• Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements
• Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts
• Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives
• Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department
• Performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff
• Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
• Market Related Salary with benefits

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• Relevant Financial / Supply Chain qualification
• Experience in purchasing and procurement - minimum 10 years
• Experience within the Steel Industry will be advantageous
• Management / supervisory experience - minimum 5 years
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to;
• Procurement / contracts
• Customs and tariffs
• VAT
• Finance acumen
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Market related salary with benefits