Procurement Manager

Voith Turbo; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith Turbo is seeking a Procurement Manager in Gauteng to lead the purchasing team, sourcing materials for projects, and ensure data integrity in Navision. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive strategic procurement aligned with policy.

Role requires 5–8 years in procurement, familiarity with MRP/MPS, and experience with local and international suppliers. Strong leadership and fiscal insight are essential for meeting B-BBEE and supply targets.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in >R300M pa Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with import/export processes and both foreign and local suppliers.
• Strong commercial contracts negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Deep knowledge of MRP and MPS principles and practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing team and source materials for projects with suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier terms to optimise price, quality and delivery.
• Manage ERP data, purchase orders and tracking in Navision / Business Central.
• Develop supplier base, ensure 92% on-time delivery and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Planning

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Economic awareness

Education

Procurement degree

Engineering degree (mechanical/industrial)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

ERP (Nav/Business Central/SAP)

Job description

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Procurement Manager

Job Summary

• Manage Purchasing team and overall responsibility for VTZA Procurement department.
• Sourcing and Purchasing of productive and Non Productive material in line with Voith Group Procurement Policy.
• Evaluation of suppliers in accordance with VTZA and Voith Group Procurement Policy.
• Ensure data integrity of procurement and inventory system data related to purchasing.
• Strategic contracts management.
• Support the Company in the achievement of B-BBEE goals.
• Participate in Global procurement Initiatives and manage the localization initiatives of VTZA.
• Manage the identification and evaluation of suitable vendors in accordance with VTZA procurement policy.
• Lead and control the purchasing functions by coordinating with the purchasing team and internal customers.

Primary Duties

Purchasing and Sourcing Material

• Source spares, materials, services, engineering supplies and sub-assemblies for projects from new and/or existing suppliers locally.
• Negotiate local supplier quality, price, delivery and quantity , optimising economies of scale.
• Initiate, create, negotiate and implement agreements/contracts as required so as to secure best commercial advantage and ensure continuity of supply.
• Make purchase recommendations/decisions based on demand.
• Process purchase orders within ERP system(Navision).
• Monitor, communicate and update delivery status of orders within Navision system and ensure internal customers are able to view the information.
• Conduct annual and other price increases reviews/audits with suppliers i.e. no automatic price increases accepted.
• Promote procurement from direct suppliers i.e. cut out middleman where possible.
• Ensure return of incorrect/oversupplied items in accordance with VTZA return policy.
• Ensure purchase order traceability within Navision or Business Central system.
• Initiate purchase orders for outworks and expedite accordingly.
• Lead inventory management initiatives and drive weekly/monthly control actions to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Ensure a demand-driven supply chain through effective MRP planning and Just-in-Time (JIT) deliveries to support optimal inventory management.

Supplier Management and Evaluation of Suppliers

• Evaluate suppliers in accordance with VTZA procurement policy.
• Ensure feedback to supplier regarding findings and areas for improvement identified.
• Ensure follow up on areas for improvement.
• Continuously ensure that alternate suppliers are sourced with improved BEE ratings, better pricing. better delivery.
• Coordinate trials with possible new suppliers to ensure quality of goods and service.
• Ensure that BEE target requirements (Procurement spend, ED/SED etc.) are met monthly.
• Monitor on time delivery from suppliers and ensure 92% on time delivery.
• Ensure documentation of drawings issued to suppliers and drawing registers are kept up to date.
• Setting up and renewal of service level agreements and contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier conformance to their quality systems and procedures. Ensure necessary certificates are obtained from suppliers for quality control.

General

• Lead, develop, and manage the VTZA Procurement Team to achieve operational excellence, strategic objectives, continuous improvement, and high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance in line with Voith Purchasing Manual and VTZA and Voith approved Signature Mandate requirements.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional meetings across Sales, Production, Finance, Logistics, Engineering, and Projects.
• Lead the resolution of supply chain and supplier issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present monthly procurement reports covering spend, inventory, supplier performance, and cost savings ( Spent Analysis, S-OTIF, Inventory management, cost savings, NCR rate etc..)
• Leverage supplier expertise to support innovation, cost reduction, quality improvements, and problem-solving.
• Act as the technical liaison between Procurement and Engineering on specifications, drawings, and requirements.
• Coordinate Procurement, Engineering, and Project activities to support timely project execution.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and evaluations to support development and risk management.
• Communicate and update part number supersessions within the Navision / Business Central system.
• Provide technical buying support during the absence of Commodity Buyers, Buyers, or Logistics personnel.
• Initiate new vendor accounts and maintain complete and accurate supplier records.
• Identify inspection-required items and coordinate quality-related activities with the Quality Manager.

Levels of Authority

• In accordance with Voith Turbo (Pty) Ltd Authorities Matrix.

Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement or degree in Supply chain management & Logistics.
• Technical qualification in engineering: mechanical or industrial.

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in >R300M pa Procurement and Supply Chain Management, preferably in an engineering environment.
• In depth knowledge of Import and export processes.
• Previous experience with both foreign and local procurement.
• Commercial contracts negotiation skills and experience with both foreign and local suppliers.
• In-depth and up to date Knowledge on MRP and MPS required.
• Parts management and inventory optimization experience advantages.
• Supplier development and B-BBEE preferential procurement strategy.
• Development and execution experience.

Computer Literarcy

• Advanced MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power point, ERP (preferably NAV, Business Central or SAP).

Competencies

• Leadership skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial and legal acumen.
• Economic and market awareness.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Data and information analysis.
• Analytical, creative and Probelm solving - ability to collect and analyze information, solve problem, and make decisions.
• Planning and organizing.
• Negotiating skills.