Procurement Manager

VIKAND; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

VIKAND is seeking a Procurement Manager to ensure efficient procurement processes for medical solutions in the cruise and maritime industry. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day orders, vendor relations, and project involvement while working within a global leading organization. Strong organizational skills and experience in the industry will be essential for adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cruise/maritime industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies is desired.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day order requirements and vendor negotiations.
• Assist in maintaining QuickBooks and other databases.
• Liaison with internal departments and manage client projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

College Degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Business Central ERP

SmartSheet

Job description

VIKAND is a global leader in providing onboard medical solutions to a variety of companies with cruise or shipping vessels. The Procurement Manager is Responsible for supporting all procurement matters & procedures, including researching medical equipment supplies, formulary order & management, issuing PO’s, assist in planning of deliveries to clients in the cruise/maritime industry. This role may include supervisory duties, KPI’s, training & development, vendor negotiations, vendor invoice approval, market & product research, and assisting with SOP’s.

To be successful in this role, you should be well-organized, detail oriented and adaptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee and/or process day-to-day order requirements for biomed and medical operations departments. This will include quotations, negotiations, pricing and purchase orders.

· Client formulary management

· Assist in maintaining QuickBooks database, which will include entering of new items, vendors, terms of payment, SKU management etc.

· Assist in research of items and suppliers to allow for efficient and cost-effective supply chain practices.

· Take an active role in large client project proposals ie new builds and CAPEX.

· Liaison between internal departments, Sales, Accounting and the Logistics department.

· Oversee the tracking, expediting and following up of purchases from vendors to ensure timely delivery and finding alternatives, if necessary.

· Approve invoices for accuracy & establish terms with vendors.

· As our organization migrates away from QuickBooks and into Business Central ERP, additional approval responsibilities will be implemented.

· Vendor Relationship Management is a vital component to this role.

· Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· College Degree preferred

· Experience within the cruise/maritime industry strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and biomedical equipment is desired.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficiency & experience working with QuickBooks Enterprise, ERP systems, SmartSheet, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, OneDrive and other various platforms. Expert level knowledge of Excel is required.

· Organizational skills with attention to detail

· Supervisory experience a plus.

· Ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced environment is extremely important.