Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - Somerset West Reference: AV 6347Job Description:Coordinating and managing all activities relating to the purchasing (local & international) process for projects• Monitor internal forecasts (Project Tray) for inventory requirements.• Ensure positive inventory on items while in line with active business projects and suggest purchase based on demand.• Obtaining alternative options on existing products.• Obtaining competitive pricing on existing & new products.• Manage inventory in databases and online systems.• Updating of prices in Inventory System (DEAR).• Maintenance of Master cost sheet.• Alternative supplier suggestions based on strategic planning.• Improving relationships with the purchasing agents from our current suppliers.• Reviewing Warranty Policies• Ensure all policies & procedures with regards to procurement is updated regularly & communicated to team members. (E.g., ETA’s).• Approval of hardware solutions on sales orders.• Annual price negotiations• Oversee monthly reporting• Provide guidance with regards to damaged inventory• Arranging import shipping & quotes• Oversee cross boarder manual invoices• Report any claims to the relevant insurer• Complete claims forms, attain all relevant documentation and information before submitting claims to insurers• Follow up on submitted claims and outstanding payments• Record all insurance claims on BI and the status of claims• Follow up until claims are resolved and closed• Handle annual policy renewals and frequent updating of policy schedules as requested• Ensure that the lowest premium for insurance and excess on claims is provided by insurers• Oversee monthly BI Report regarding insurance claims• Review Insurance policies and cover values• Oversee the preparation and execution of annual and auditors stock counts• Authorisation of stock count adjustments• Review reconciliations between stock on hand and stock in the Inventory system after counts (DEAR)• Process Inventory Journals on stock variances• Keep record of and prepare monthly reporting on all adjustments• Prepare monthly reconciliations on the Inventory control accounts between DEAR and XERO• Overseeing general systems, procedures and process flows• Compile Warehouse & Procurement Budgets• Review quarterly and annual KPI’s of stock controllers.• Any non-generalizable duties passed from CEO or Financial Manager• Deal with any issues from any department that pops up that I can assist with  Qualifications:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience in Digital Signage IndustryGood MS office programs skillsSound and accurate judgementAble to adapt to changeCustomer Service orientatedLeadershipSelf-disciplinedStock Management system skills