Procurement Manager Gauteng

Duties & ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionCandidate will be responsible for implementing cost effective purchases of all goods and services required by the company, ensuring quality control and adhering to the company's policies and procedures on supply chain management.Duties:Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.Negotiating key commercial terms, including pricing, lead times and minimum order quantities.Sourcing and engaging new suppliers and vendors.Assuming responsibility for the inputs into the Material Requirements Planning system (preferred supplier, lead times, minimum order quantities etc.)Raising purchase orders as per the approved Buyers List from the MRP system.Maintaining a record of open purchase orders and managing delivery dates against suppliers expected delivery dates.Reviewing Purchase Price Variance account and following up on reasons for variances and ensuring correct treatment, in collaboration with Finance Team.Placing orders for non-stock related purchases, obtaining quotes and sourcing new suppliers where necessary.Ensuring all non-stock purchases have been authorized by the appropriate level of management.Create a risk register for procurement activities and a contingency plan detailing mitigation and corrective actions.Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.Desired Experience & QualificationQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.SkillsProven experience in managing procurement operations in the electronics sector.In depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and negotiating terms.Excellent MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Experience in Pastel Evolution and Xpedite an advantage.Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.Package & RemunerationSalary / PackageR650 000 - R720 000Pension
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