Procurement Manager

Oracle Sa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power sector is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager with extensive experience in purchasing management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop and implement successful purchasing strategies. This role requires at least 10 years in procurement, including supervisory experience, to manage a dedicated team and streamline procurement functions effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as a Buyer in Procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop procurement strategies and budgets.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

Computer Literacy

Education

Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Professional Membership (CIPS)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Accpac

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent
• Professional Member of a relevant Procurement and Supply Institution e.g., CIPS
• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar
• Knowledge of NEC contract suite highly desirable

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record in purchasing management
• Assertive, tough, and no-nonsense personality
• Strong negotiation skills
• BBBEE purchasing compliance
• High ethics and adherence to Corporate Governance
• Ability to build relationships and well-developed communication skills
• Demonstrates a "whatever it takes" attitude
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to motivate and manage staff
• Effective collaboration with staff at all levels

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Buyer in Procurement and Supply environment
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Supervisory position in Procurement and Supply environment
• Experience in an engineering or power plant environment is an added advantage

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Establish & maintain a safe work environment
2. Review existing procurement procedures and suggest amendments
3. Implement processes to streamline procurement functions
4. Develop and implement purchasing strategies
5. Collaborate with key personnel to clarify specifications and expectations
6. Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
7. Approve necessary goods and services orders
8. Assist and develop evaluation criteria
9. Implement formal use of company contracts
10. Examine and test existing contracts
11. Create Procurement Budget and monitor expenditure
12. Control procurement and buying power limits for Budget Holders
13. Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers and contractors
14. Discover profitable suppliers and develop partnerships
15. Promote BBBEE procurement and develop BBBEE suppliers
16. Manage supplier and enterprise development initiatives
17. Assist with inventory and stores management
18. Manage coal purchasing and planning
19. Ensure proper documentation and compliance
20. Oversee team discipline, communication, and development
21. Develop KPIs and report monthly
22. Ensure staff training and data integrity of IT systems
23. Prepare annual procurement budget in consultation with department heads
24. Manage team time and attendance
25. Perform monthly financial and operational reporting
26. Promote good housekeeping and safety standards
27. Uphold company standards and objectives, including safety and employee equity
28. Develop knowledge of power plant operations and improve departmental efficiency

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