Procurement Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Durban is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to manage supplier relationships, develop procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in FMCG, and is proficient in SAP. This role requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement.
• At least 2 years' experience in FMCG space.
• Knowledge of packaging and raw material regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for raw materials and packaging.
• Developing and implementing effective procurement strategies.
• Managing supplier relationships and conducting performance evaluations.
• Monitoring market trends and making data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Market trend analysis

Inventory management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect procurement needs.

Developing and implementing effective procurement strategies

Identifying and onboarding reliable suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and conducting periodic performance evaluations.

Monitoring market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to make data-driven purchasing decisions.

Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and industry standards.

Ensuring optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect procurement needs.
• Developing and implementing effective procurement strategies
• Identifying and onboarding reliable suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and conducting periodic performance evaluations.
• Monitoring market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and industry standards.
• Ensuring optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related
• Minimum of 5 years\' experience
• At least 2 years\' experience in FMCG space
• Proficient in SAP system
• CSCP, CPIM qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of packaging and raw material regulations

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.