Purchasing Manager

Description:

Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in
the business.
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional
vendors.
- Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the
quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Communicating with senior management regularly regarding the efficient flow of
goods and services affecting production and purchasing operations.
- Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement on payment
and delivery terms, stockholding and delivery turnaround times.
- Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product
shortages and draw up and maintain a robust actionable Business Continuity &
Recovery plan from a procurement point of view.
- Supervising a purchasing and consumable inventory teams and delegating tasks
across departments when necessary.
- Working closely with the company legal department to ensure contracts and terms
are favourable and are maintained in a current state in accordance with the group
policies.
Tertiary qualification BCOM or equivalent in Financial management or related
field.
- Ability to work under pressure with very ambitious deadline.
- Must have own transport and valid drivers licence.
- Willingness to travel between sites.
- At least 5 years experience in purchasing.
- At least 3 years team management experience.
- Ability to engage with senior members of the organisation around pertinent issues
in his/her care.
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English is a must.
- High proficiency in ERP systems as well as Microsoft is a must.