Procurement Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee procurement strategies and negotiate with suppliers. The role requires strong financial acumen, proficiency in SAGE systems, and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the aluminium industry. This position offers a competitive salary range of R650,000 – R700,000 CTC per annum and is based in East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain management role.
• Prior experience in procurement within the aluminium industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of import processes and Customs compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Negotiate favourable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor and control supplier performance.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Supplier negotiation skills

Inventory management

SAGE system proficiency

Education

BCom degree (Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field)

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: East Rand
Industry: Aluminium Manufacturing
Salary: R650,000 – R700,000 CTC per annum

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient procurement and purchasing of goods (aluminium extrusions and hardware) at cost-effective prices and high quality, while maintaining accurate stock levels across all branches. The role requires strong commercial and financial acumen, strategic supplier negotiations, and effective control of procurement spend within budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

• Develop and oversee procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Source new products in line with company requirements and customer specifications.
• Negotiate favourable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Monitor and control supplier performance on externally provided processes impacting products and services.
• Optimise inventory costing through price negotiations with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements to mitigate procurement risks.
• Maintain optimal stock levels across all branches.

Purchasing

• Prepare and manage local and international purchase orders.
• Calculate branch requirements for incoming shipments and communicate accordingly.
• Action stock order requisitions by validating stock requirements.
• Ensure all imports are cost-effective, optimised (container loading), and compliant with Customs & Excise regulations.
• Monitor shipments, container stops, and free days to avoid penalties.
• Prevent stock-outs through proactive replenishment planning.
• Analyse sales trends and forecasts to maintain adequate stock holdings.

Administration & Reporting

• Ensure SLAs are in place with suppliers.
• Complete GRVs, purchase orders, clearing instructions, and import documentation.
• Submit import documents to financial institutions and retain records in line with statutory requirements.
• Generate reports on stock levels, price trends, and procurement performance.
• Prepare and analyse month-end stock schedules and cost variances.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting on shortages, stock-outs, costings, variances, and SHEQ.

SAGE System Maintenance

• Manage and update stock information on SAGE.
• Maintain stock warehouses on the system.
• Set up and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Create and manage stock codes.
• Perform daily order relinks.
• Review and analyse item costs, executing strategies to reduce costs.

Quality Control & SHEQ

• Monitor and ensure quality control of purchased products.
• Maintain SHEQ Integrated Management System control.
• Manage reporting related to NCRs, product loss, risks, customer satisfaction, and changes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain continuous communication with senior management and branch operations.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom degree (Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain management role.
• Prior experience in procurement within the aluminium industry (or similar manufacturing industry) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of import processes and Customs compliance.
• Proficiency in SAGE system management (stock, BOMs, costing).