Procurement Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics consulting firm based in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage purchasing and supplier negotiations. The role requires a Diploma in Logistics, with over 5 years of procurement experience. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, identifying cost savings, and maintaining relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to relevant legislation and company standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a procurement function.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Experience in freight and clearing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Process purchase orders and relevant documentation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain supplier source information.
• Foster customer and staff relationships.

Skills

Cost savings implementation

Supplier negotiation

Freight and clearing documentation

Supplier relationship management

Market research

Education

Diploma in Logistics and/or Procurement

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Job Description

Ensuring that all tasks performed are done within required time, accurate and as soon as possible.

Forward cover purchase orders FEC confirmations and any other relevant documentation to Senior Executive Logistics for approval.

Identifying where cost savings can be implemented.

Processing freight and clearing documentation in conjunction with shipping agent and capture on applicable Pastel incident.

Negotiating price and discounted prices from suppliers.

Monthly archiving of purchase orders as part of month end procedure.

Completing and updating development plans annually.

Personal development in high level overview of what the company is selling and business concepts.

Completing annual staff performance appraisals and assessments.

Upholding strict and effective SHEQ (including ISO 9001) measures within the business ensuring that staff meets the requirements of relevant legislation.

Ensuring that if there are internal or external escalations that the escalations happen as quick as possible and with all relevant information.

Purchasing for all company needs as per Order Request.

Continuously updating and maintaining current supplier source information (PBU), including price update and the identification of potential BEE and other suppliers.

Fostering and improving customer and internal staff relationships.

Purchasing for scheduled manufacturing and sales order fulfilment requirements.

Sourcing & market research related to supplier base.

Gathering delivery documentation of non-stock purchased goods for matching with invoice and dispatch to Finance division for posting and payment.

Verifying and approving invoices.

Qualifications & Skills

Diploma Logistics and/or Procurement

5+ Years’ experience in a procurement function.