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 plan is in place, according to orders received, maximizing production efficiencies and ensuring production can meet delivery requirementsMonitors production line schedules to ensure 3rd Party Bottling is on track to meet production planLiaises with Production Manager - Bottling and production team to ensure bottling progress of work at HOOW and 3rd Party Bottlers are in line with the 3rd Party Production Plan / or any changes/rescheduling that needs to be made.Ensure accuracy of 3rd Party Bottling orders being processed in terms of quantity, specification and time. People Management:Ensure effective communication between all personnel parties, supervising work of employees, including providing guidance in handling difficult problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputesManages staff performance and identifies training needs Analysis & Reporting:Monitor, investigate and report on Rework, Deviation, CAR and Customer ComplaintsTakes minutes at production meetings and keeps records thereofPrepares and distributes action logs timeouslyProvides production team with regular feedback of order statusFlags problems with timing of dry goods delivery dates at least 2 (two) weeks before the production commencesMonitors stock holding of dry goods at Suppliers and maintains stock reports by reconciling SAGE system to SupplierInvestigates and monitors in-house inventory movements on SAGE systemAssists in stock taking reconciliations on a monthly basis according to stock taking proceduresCompiles and maintains a Stock Loss Analysis ReportTimely update of SLA and KPI reportsProvides reports to Management if and when requiredTimely update and submission of Time & Attendance report Quality Management Systems and Health, Safety & Housekeeping: Adheres to QMS standards and proceduresFollows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures.Adheres to the set GMP protocol and participates in various quality seminars if requiredEnsure housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and that all areas of responsibility are clean and neatEnsures compliance with company and statutory policies and procedures HOURS:Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00