Development Procurement Supervisor

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail development company in Durban seeks a Development Procurement Supervisor to manage procurement processes for construction projects. This role involves supplier negotiations, cost estimation, and team management. The ideal candidate has a diploma/degree in quantity surveying or construction management and experience in retail projects. Strong financial acumen and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Construction Procurement Manager on retail projects.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process for equipment and services.
• Continuous sourcing and vetting of suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Team management

Supplier negotiation

Cost estimation

Education

Relevant diploma/degree in quantity surveying or construction management

Job description

Overview

The Development Procurement Supervisor manages the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and to the required standards. This involves tasks like cost estimation, contract negotiation, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Managing the entire procurement process within Development including the procurement relating to equipment, service providers and building works
• Maintain a list of all approved suppliers & service providers.
• Continuously source and vet new suppliers & service providers and presenting for on boarding to the Development Procurement Manager.
• Creating RFQ's and overseeing the competitive bidding cycles when required including adjudicating the final quotes and ensuring and apples for apples comparison.
• Ensure suitable warranty periods are negotiated with suppliers and the warranties are upheld by suppliers.
• Be a strong procurement partner for all equipment related issues for Operations Managers and Store Managers.
• Liaise with Project Managers and oversee the Junior QS during the costing process of new stores and revamps, including checking quantities and pricing on quotes prior to costing approval.
• To stay up to date with market related prices on equipment, services and building related costs including negotiating acceptable rates with suppliers.
• To negotiate fixed prices with suppliers for a period of no less than 6 months and ensuring price increases are within market acceptable norms.
• To obtain approval from Development Procurement Manager for all price increases.
• To update and maintain the equipment order and costing document.
• To check and ensure all quotes presented by the project managers are in accordance to the equipment order and costing document.
• To develop a workable project ordering procedure together with the Development Procurement Manager and Group Development Manager.
• To maintain relationships with suppliers and service providers including developing SLA's, obtaining approval for SLA's and ensuring SLA's are up to date.
• Check on invoices against quote when required and send through invoice for approval when required.
• Maintain good communication standards with suppliers, contractors and operations.
• Continuously keeping equipment order and costing document up to date.
• Send all equipment suppliers a 6 month roll out plan.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance regularly.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team.
• Establish clear goals and KPIs for the team members.

Requirements

• A relevant diploma/degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Construction Procurement Manager preferably having worked on retail projects.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen skills.