Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.



Job Duties/Responsibilities will include:



Liaising and managing in new contracts with Supply Chain team
Keeping up to date with current markets, influences, and opportunities
Looking for new product ideas, liaising with R&D.
Awareness of commercial impact on finished products of all materials.
Improving product margin
Giving the company a competitive edge
Ensuring we get the best price in the market
Gathering local market information and sharing in the group purchase meetings
Prices correct on ERP systems
Creating and updating Vendor master data on ERP system
Adheres and respects global purchasing policies
Upload bank details on the bank system
Resolve price queries from accounts payable
Create and maintain Supply Chain overhead budget
Create and maintain raw material and packaging standard costs
Accountable for driving and monitoring BBBEE for the business

Candidate Requirements/ Experience:



Degree in B Com Supply Chain/ B Com Finance/ Industrial Engineering
EITHER: 3-5 Years in a Procurement Manager/ Head of Procurement role, with a further 3-5 years' additional experience in an operational procurement role,
OR solid Financial Management/ Management Accounting experience at a managerial position with 5-10 years' experience, with appropriate tertiary education.
Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential
Stakeholder/ Relationship management and ability to communicate at different levels of the Organisation.
Budget management experience
BBBEE exposure and experience
Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure
Attention to detail and accuracy and deadline driven