Regional Procurement Manager - Gauteng

at  SA Metal Group Pty Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Procurement Manager’s primary purpose is to manage and enforce compliance with the Company’s procurement policies and procedures. He/she will also have to:

• Meeting with suppliers and negotiate terms of contracts, rates and prices
• Maintaining relationship with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
• Regular review of supplier rates, research the market for best prices
• Provide support and advice to management and staff in relation to procurement and stores
• Ensure that procurement activities increase the profitability of the company.
• Ensure that material, equipment arrive on time and that suppliers are paid on time
• Provide feedback on areas of cost saving and execution thereof
• Oversee preparation, review and process of purchase orders and stock systems
• Oversee administration of all procurement activities in Gauteng
• Ensure that all purchases comply with the company procurement policy and procedures
• Liaise with other departments within the organization to establish and support their requirements
• Stores and stock management
• Category management
• Monthly reporting to Exco management.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Procurement and Stores Management
• Minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in a Stores/Procurement environment
• Good negotiating and networking skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Literate: Proficient in MS Office, internet and e-mail
• Have own reliable transport and valid drivers license

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to follow Company Policies and procedures
• Must be trustworthy, reliable, loyal and honest
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities and to act in the best interest of the Company
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, motivation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
  We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful

• Meeting with suppliers and negotiate terms of contracts, rates and prices
• Maintaining relationship with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
• Regular review of supplier rates, research the market for best prices
• Provide support and advice to management and staff in relation to procurement and stores
• Ensure that procurement activities increase the profitability of the company.
• Ensure that material, equipment arrive on time and that suppliers are paid on time
• Provide feedback on areas of cost saving and execution thereof
• Oversee preparation, review and process of purchase orders and stock systems
• Oversee administration of all procurement activities in Gauteng
• Ensure that all purchases comply with the company procurement policy and procedures
• Liaise with other departments within the organization to establish and support their requirements
• Stores and stock management
• Category management
• Monthly reporting to Exco management