Procurement Manager - Steel & Mining - Johannesbur

General Manager: Procurement - Steel & Mining

Salary: R45k Per Month Negotiable



Purpose of Position:



To manage the sourcing capabilities and inventory supply chain, negotiate pricing and materials proposed by suppliers. Must be able to work under pressure. To undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of contracts within the engineering & manufacturing sector. To evaluate services / projects procured and report accordingly. Previous experience and ability to lead IS0 9001 and related regulatory & standardisation processes. This position reports directly into the Managing Director, and has 4 direct staff reports.



Minimum Requirements:


Grade 12, Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain advantageous
10+ Years in a procurement/management purchasing officer role within the heavy engineering (steel, mining)
Ability to work independently, under deadlines and difficult and challenging environment.
Staff management and leadership (ability to foresee bottlenecks in the supply chain, and have corrective measures in place.
Own transport required - based in Boksburg


Key Performance Areas:


You will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes, IS0 9001 & regulatory processes within the business
Devise and make use of beneficial sourcing strategies
Manage existing supplier relationships
Develop qualified vendor pool by utilizing appropriate procurement evaluation tools and processes such as building sourcing strategy, RFX, contract negotiation and partnership management
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
Drive procurement efficiency by implementing the best practices through framework contract, rate card, catalogue SKU buying, punch out, etc
Accountable for managing procurement end to end processes including contract execution and monitoring project deliverables and key milestones
Develop supplier performance management programs and business allocation policy & process to manage supplier contractual obligations/violations
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market
Talent in negotiations and networking
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software & freight for