Supply Manager Richards Bay

Ref : RB - Procurement / Supply Manager – Richards Bay

Employer Description

Our client is an equipment manufacturer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Customer Relations Manager, the primary purpose of this role is to define and implement the company's purchasing strategy, supply chain management, and to lead the sales activities required to provide effective supply and services to our clients.

This position also plays an integral part in ensuring the growth of the spare parts revenue as well as the increase of the customer service levels.

1. Manage the sales function for spare parts and implement a process roadmap to fulfill customer demand.
2. Establish and review fixed pricing and framework agreements for spare parts and repairs.
3. Maintain and monitor supplier database.
4. Develop and source new and existing suppliers.
5. Expedite all supply orders.
6. Manage the Logistics function and organize all transportation of spare parts from overseas suppliers to the end customer.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications

• National Diploma in either Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering, with experience in sales and customer account management.
• Alternatively, Degree / Diploma in Marketing, Commerce or Business-related, with experience in a technical / engineering sales environment.

Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, customer management, procurement, sales or related field.
• Knowledge of heavy industry process equipment.
• Supply chain management and / or warehouse management experience will be advantageous.
• Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing.

Package & Remuneration

Market related salary/package, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, 13th Cheque