Procurement Manager

henryschein; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein is seeking a senior purchasing leader to drive strategic direction for the ZAF inventory and procurement teams. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, profitability, and strong change management across departments.

You will oversee supplier relations, price data maintenance, and budgetary controls, while developing reporting and performance metrics to meet organizational objectives. A seasoned leader in supply chain is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing experience at senior management level.
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of ERP systems and business software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the ZAF Purchasing Teams.
• Develop regular reporting with key supply chain KPIs.
• Drive profit improvement and service attainment initiatives.
• Maintain supplier details and pricing data in ERP systems.
• Manage inbound freight costs to optimize overall supply chain costs.
• Review processes and implement efficiencies to reduce costs.
• Develop supplier relationships and measure performance.
• Maintain supplier and quality agreements.
• Promote professional purchasing principles across the business.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address business needs.
• Oversee budgetary controls and reporting under leadership.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Develop team skills to meet objectives.
• Progress objectives set by departmental leadership.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Support business goals by reducing high stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing management

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This role is pivotal in ensuring the continued success of the ZAF inventory management teams, setting strategic direction. The role demands a drive for continuous improvement and as such you will be able to demonstrate considerable change in management abilities. You will be highly focused, results driven by individuals with demonstrable experience of process improvement and achieving organizational profitability. You will have the experience of leading and developing others both within your direct responsibility and within the wider organization. You will be self-motivated and a confident decision maker, used to working autonomously within a set guideline. This position would suit someone with a varied background in supply chain management, but with particular focus on inventory management principles and techniques. The role also includes oversight of the vendor application process, procurement of non-stock items and working with different departments of the business to reduce high stock levels.

Key Attributes

• Results/Profit Oriented
• Commercially Aware
• Process Driven/ Methodical
• Analytical/logical
• Creative/Innovative
• Change Agent
• Well-developed influencing ability
• Collaborative Nature
• Well organized
• Excellent Negotiator
• Clear Communicator
• Motivational Leader

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Responsible for the effective management and supervision of the ZAF Purchasing Teams
• 2. Drive development of regular reporting including Key Performance Metrics for supply chain management
• 3. Drive the team to achieve group and personal objectives particularly those related to profit improvements, service attainment and personal growth
• 4. Drive the team to ensure that all relevant supplier details and product price information is accurately maintained on the appropriate system.
• 5. Drive the team to ensure Inbound Freight costs are managed to optimize costs for the supply chain
• 6. Constantly review and suggest improvements to processes to bring efficiencies/cost savings to the Supply chain
• 7. Develop supplier relationships and introduce measurement tools to improve supplier performance
• 8. Maintain supply agreements and quality agreements with suppliers
• 9. Develop internal relationships, influencing key internal customers to promote professional purchasing principles across the business ensuring timely communication and problem resolution
• 10. Develop regular communication with key stakeholders to address business needs and meet organizational objectives
• 11. Implement and Maintain appropriate Budgetary control, providing all reporting under the guidance of the Executive Director Europe and the Financial Manager ZAF
• 12. Manage and Maintain compliance to Company Quality Systems, Sarbanes Oxley regulations and all other appropriate Regulatory bodies
• 13. Drive and develop individual skills set to meet the requirements of their role, ensuring they have the skills set required to meet their business objectives
• 14. Progress and achieve set objectives as defined by the Departmental Head on a yearly basis
• 15. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
• 16. Supporting the business and reducing high stock levels will be a key focus

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for;

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behaviour in completing job duties and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years Purchasing experience within an international company at senior management level

Thorough knowledge of supply chain processes is required with a comprehensive understanding of ERP systems

Computer Literate using Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation.

Henry Schein Dental Warehouse (PTY)/Henry Schein South Africa (PTY) LTD strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person's gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.