Purchasing Manager

Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.

• Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
• Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Communicating with senior management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production and purchasing operations.
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement on payment and delivery terms, stockholding and delivery turnaround times.
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages and draw up and maintain a robust actionable Business Continuity & Recovery plan from a procurement point of view.
• Supervising purchasing and consumable inventory teams and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
• Working closely with the company legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favorable and maintained in accordance with group policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification – BCOM or equivalent in Financial Management or related field.
• Ability to work under pressure with very ambitious deadlines.
• Must have own transport and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• At least 5 years experience in purchasing.
• At least 3 years team management experience.
• Ability to engage with senior members of the organisation around pertinent issues.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is a must.
• High proficiency in ERP systems as well as Microsoft is a must.