Procurement Manager

Brasseler USA Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein South Africa seeks a senior purchasing leader to guide the inventory and purchasing teams, set strategic direction, and drive profitability. You will supervise the ZAF Purchasing Teams, develop regular KPI reporting, and optimize supplier terms and pricing within Sarbanes‑Oxley compliant frameworks.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of international purchasing experience, strong ERP and MS Office skills, and a track record of process improvements, cost savings, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in an international company at a senior management level.
• Thorough knowledge of supply-chain processes and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the ZAF Purchasing Teams.
• Develop regular reporting with key performance metrics for supply chain management.
• Drive profit improvements and service attainment through team objectives.
• Maintain supplier details and pricing in the systems.
• Manage inbound freight to optimize supply-chain costs.
• Review and optimize processes for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Develop supplier relationships and measurement tools.
• Maintain supplier quality agreements.
• Foster internal relationships and communicate with stakeholders.
• Implement budgetary controls and reporting under executives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Develop team skills to meet objectives.
• Progress and achieve departmental objectives yearly.
• Participate in special projects and other duties.
• Support the business and reduce high stock levels.

Skills

Supply chain management

Change management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Role Description

This role is pivotal in ensuring the continued success of the ZAF inventory management teams, setting strategic direction and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong change‑management skills, be highly focused, results‑driven, and possess demonstrable experience of process improvement and achieving organizational profitability. The role requires leading and developing others both within direct responsibility and across the wider organization, working autonomously within set guidelines, and applying a varied background in supply chain management with a particular focus on inventory management principles and techniques.

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 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 supply‑chain costs.
6. Constantly review and suggest improvements to processes to bring efficiencies and 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 with company quality systems, Sarbanes‑Oxley regulations and all other appropriate regulatory bodies.
13. Drive and develop individual skill sets to meet role requirements, ensuring team members possess the necessary skills to meet 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. Support the business and reduce high stock levels – a key focus.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work‑related tasks in compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and directives regarding workplace behaviour when completing job duties and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience within an international company at a senior management level.
• Thorough knowledge of supply‑chain processes and a comprehensive understanding of ERP systems.
• Computer literate using Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel – Advanced, PowerPoint).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religious or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.