Procurement Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support procurement strategy execution and manage supplier performance. The successful candidate will have a commercial degree, 5 years in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Procurement.
• Experience in managing small teams.
• Strong negotiation skills (contracts with suppliers).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of procurement strategy for maintenance.
• Manage supplier performance and drive compliance.
• Facilitate resolution of major issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Degree - commercial preferred

Job description

A leading industrial manufacturing company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Support execution of procurement strategy for the maintenance of rolling stock and wayside infrastructure.
• Domain financial performance (cost control, product continuous improvement focus)
• Drive compliance for processes to the team, APSYS, continuous improvement
• Supplier performance management for overall project activities
• Bring expertise to the procurement team, align procurement strategies to the service operations and ensure the limited impact on the customer
• Manage supplier QCDED performance with interfaces in quality, supply chain, economic development
• Facilitate resolution of major issues through escalation processes
• Secure purchase order placement on time, escalations aligned to the contract and a proactive approach to obsolescence
• Capability of sharing and developing others
• Act as a mentor and coach through direct reports
• Manage local buyers in close link with central procurement
• Team cohesion and ability to work with peers
• Process-driven approach to people management
• Capacity to define action plans, for team development

Key requirements:

• Degree - commercial preferred (technical/ industrial may be considered)
• 5 years experience in Procurement
• Experience in managing small teams
• Strong negotiation skills (contracts with suppliers)
• Communication skills
• Ensure team compliance with the code of ethics

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene at 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.