Irrigation Procurement Manager - Inventory & Suppliers Lead

OVK - Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf Beperk; Ladybrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

OVK - Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf Beperk seeks a procurement professional to manage the irrigation product line across branches and the DC. You will plan purchases, monitor stock and coordinate with suppliers to ensure availability and cost control.

Key responsibilities include leading category strategy, reviewing costs and prices, and supporting branches with technical queries and quotes. This permanent on-site role requires strong irrigation knowledge and AS400 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong practical and technical knowledge of agricultural irrigation and relevant products; preferably at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience in product categories, suppliers, pricing, demand planning and inventory management.
• Experience with central purchasing and inventory provisioning for a distribution center (DC) is a strong advantage.
• Ability to interpret product specifications, quotes, and basic design/drawing information.
• Appropriate qualification and AS400.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily product range, assortment and product data according to the category manager's strategy.
• Plan and place purchases for the DC and branches based on demand, min/max levels and lead times.
• Monitor inventory availability, stock age, sales, and excess inventory.
• Obtain and compare quotes, confirm delivery times, and follow up on orders with suppliers.
• Maintain and review costs, selling prices, product specifications and supplier information with administration.
• Coordinate new product lines, phase-out, product training, and promotional information.
• Support branches and marketers with product selections, technical inquiries and project quotes.
• Coordinate supplier trips, returns and credit notes with the Purchasing Assistant.
• Deliver weekly exception reports and monthly performance reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

AS400

Procurement experience

Education

Relevant qualification (AS400)

Tools

AS400

Job description

OVK - Oos Vrystaat Kaap Bedryf Beperk seeks a procurement professional to manage the irrigation product line across branches and the DC. You will plan purchases, monitor stock and coordinate with suppliers to ensure availability and cost control.

Key responsibilities include leading category strategy, reviewing costs and prices, and supporting branches with technical queries and quotes. This permanent on-site role requires strong irrigation knowledge and AS400 proficiency.