A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : FinanceBASIC SALARY : Market relatedSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:Matric / Grade 12, as well as a relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement in a FMCG environmentProficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel & SAGEMinimum of 5 years experience in similar role and environmentFluent verbal and written English communication skillsGood understanding of Supply Chain processesAbility to work accurately, meticulously with high attention to detailAbility to be patient, tactful, diplomatic and approachable DUTIES: Purchasing/Supply Management: Manages the purchasing processes by integrating and optimizing all the steps required to ensure bottling production raw material requirements are metMaintains Supplier relationships and ensures professional customer serviceOversees and directs staff to ensure timely arrival of raw materials and adherence to the Supplier Food Safety and Quality Assurance requirementsEnsures all acquisition of raw materials documentation, ie purchase requisitions, purchase orders and written confirmation of delivery dates are accurate and SAGE system is up to date and maintainedEnsures internal departments are updated timeously on any changes in purchasing order progress / deliveryMaintains an accurate, up to date Price List Database and filing systemEnsures timely annual update of Standard Costs in SAGEOversees the procurement function, ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials for production utilization at HOOW and other specific clients are managed effectively and procured at the best priceEnsures annual supplier price negotiations and rebate calculations are carried out timeouslyEnsures Annual Performance Ratings with suppliers are carried out and continuous performance is monitoredDevelops and implements systems to ensure accurate documentation is processed within stipulated deadlines Ensures accuracy of documentation and the capturing and recording of information pertaining to the export administration function is carried outInvestigates all problem areas and takes prompt corrective action to avoid future reoccurrencesWorks with NPD to facilitate vintage changes and specification change requests, meeting required shipment datesProduction Scheduling:Manages the process of receiving OWS and 3rd Party Bottling orders/instructions from clients ensuring all documentation requirements are in placeEnsures a OWS and 3rd Party production planSalary: R Job Reference #: 1136474