Strategic Procurement Lead

3 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tower Group Full time

The Purchasing Supervisor at Tower Group is responsible for ensuring the organization receives high-quality products while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, with a strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and delivery schedules.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure priority treatment and smooth communication.
  • Monitor supplier performance regularly to ensure adherence to contracts and resolve any issues that may arise.
  • Place orders for goods and materials required by different departments based on their specific needs and stock levels.
  • Process and manage purchase orders from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Requirements:

  • High Vocational Certificate or Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Experience with global sourcing or managing international suppliers, including SAP software.
  • Strong analytical skills to track and analyze purchasing expenditures.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret purchasing data to make informed decisions.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to read technical drawings and understand automotive die making and stamping processes.

Competency Requirements:

  • Cost Analysis
  • Problem Identification & Resolution
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Effective Negotiation
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Supplier Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration
  • Forecasting & Demand Planning
  • Multi-tasking skill
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Compliance Awareness
  • Technical process understanding

Tower Group: We are an innovative company committed to delivering exceptional results. Our dynamic team is passionate about creating value for our customers and stakeholders.



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