
Manager Purchasing
3 days ago
The Manager Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the entire operational procurement practice regarding materials and inventory management.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management (NQF Level 7)
IDEAL
- Member of the South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS) is advantageous
EXPERIENCE
- 5 - 8 years experience in cement/lime manufacturing or mining industries, with emphasis on Materials, Procurement and/or Logistics management
- 5 years exposure to manufacturing and supply network, VBM and strategic planning
- 5 years people management (particularly of teams in remote locations)
REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Supply chain fundamentals
- Syspro or SAP
- Transport methodologies and practices
- Manufacturing
Duties and Responsibilities
Sourcing and Contract Negotiation
- Lead localized sourcing negotiations
- Serve as resident expert in contract negotiations and contract development
- Coordinate supplier management
- Administer standard templates for all components of arrangements
- Maintain executed contracts in a single repository
- Monitor contract compliance & expiration dates
- Provide process support to assure efficient and responsive purchasing
- Oversee inventory management and optimisation efforts
- Develop and maintain the master inventory list
- Enforce procurement policies including preferred supplier usage and approvals
- Enforce contract pricing compliance
- Oversee execution and monitor exceptions
- Provide supplier performance management guidance and scorecard templates
- Report on inventory performance data
Stakeholder Management
- Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transporters
- Coordinate the planning and procurement of materials in partnership with sales
- Communicate with Supply Chain regarding new/ modified/ obsolete items and manage the system accordingly
- Communicate to Management regarding stock levels, discrepancies, issues etc.
People Management
- Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
- Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
- Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
- Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
- Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
- Support the onboarding of new team members
- Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
- Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable
Policy
PPC considers Company strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, including Employment Equity and Succession Plan, region and geographical location of the position as well as overall business requirements when recruiting for any position within the company.
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