Procurement Specialist

Our Client in the Wholesale Industry is seeking a well experienced Procurement Specialist to join their successful team in Cato Ridge.
Duties & Responsibilities You will be responsible to ensure that the business' supply chain needs are met with a specific focus on procurement in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Manage inflow of Products against agreed model stock.
Manage Inventory and liaise with the sales team regarding inventory.
Detailed analysis of imports and exports Implement trading agreements/protocols – with regards to shipping, quality, payment terms, etc Manage product quality – ensure product meets the original purchase spec.
Re-negotiate discounts or contract amendments where suppliers fail to meet contractual agreements e.g., product specification or delivery period etc.
Regular feedback to sales team with market analysis and product availability.
Prepare forward deals/sales offers through to sales team.
Timeous feedback to sales against ad hoc requirements.
Develop preferred relationships with Suppliers.
This requires regular local and international travel.
Participate in Contract Negotiations.
Detailed analysis of imports.
Ability to work with various Supply Chain Management software systems.
Desired Experience & Qualification Strong analytical and mathematical skill Ability to develop budgets and procurement strategies Ability to manage daily trading positions and limits Previous experiece in a similar role at a  senior  level Tertiary qualification (degree level) in Supply Chain or Economics Strong inter-personal skills Proficient in Microsoft packages, Power BI and other related software