Purchasing Manager

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Bright Placements Full time

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 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 favorable and maintained in accordance with group policies.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification – BCOM or equivalent in Financial Management or related field.
  • Ability to work under pressure with very ambitious deadlines.
  • Must have own transport and valid driver's license.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in Afrikaans and English is a must.
  • High proficiency in ERP systems as well as Microsoft is a must.
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