Procurement Manager

at  Unique Personnel

COMPUTER SKILLS

Accpac,MS Excel,MS Outlook,MS Word

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTING TO Chief Financial Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent
• Professional Member of a relevant Procurement and Supply Institution e.g CIPS.
• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar
• Knowledge of NEC contract suite highly desirable

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Buyer in Procurement and Supply environment.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Supervisory position in Procurement and Supply environment.
• Experience in an engineering or power plant environment added advantage.

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record in purchasing management
• Must have an assertive, tough and no-nonsense type personality
• Strong negotiator
• BBBEE purchasing compliance
• High ethics to ensure adherence to Corporate Governance
• Ability to build relationships
• Well developed communication skills
• Must constantly demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Must have initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to motivate and manage staff
• Must be able to work effectively with staff at all levels in the company

WHAT QUALIFICATION

Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Diploma

As Procurement Manager you will be required to manage the purchasing function to ensure that the correct items are ordered properly and promptly using the appropriate company terms and conditions. Price, service and reliability must also be considered. Expediting, follow-ups, internal communication and the correct handling of paperwork are also important objectives.