Management Systems

Are you a person who is deadline and task driven, with a passion for Management Systems & procurement?

Then here an amazing opportunity for you to join the Belgotex Team

**About the Company**

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

**Corporate Values**:

- Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards and we can’t do any of this alone.
- We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.
- Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.
- Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.
- Courage: We’re not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

**Purpose of this Role**:
**Key Accountabilities and Outputs**:
**ISO Systems Implementation and Management**:

- Develop, implement, and maintain ISO management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
ISO 45001) in line with organizational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards by conducting regular audits, assessments, and
reviews.
- Provide training and support to staff on ISO standards and procedures.
- Continuously monitor and improve the effectiveness of the ISO management systems.

**Procurement Best Practices**:

- Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that align with industry best
practices.
- Manage the procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and
vendor management.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.

**Supplier Relationship Management**:

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations and develop improvement plans.
- Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value
for the organization.

**Continuous Improvement**:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies in ISO systems and
procurement.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments to ensure the organization remains
competitive.

**Reporting and Documentation**:

- Prepare and present reports on ISO compliance and procurement performance to senior
management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to ISO systems and procurement
activities.
- Ensure all records and documentation comply with organizational policies and ISO standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or a relevant legal qualification is preferable.
- A legal background or legal experience is preferable.
- Certification in ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing ISO systems.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and supplier management.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using procurement and quality management software.
- Experience in a similar role within the manufacturing, supply chain, corporate.
- Project management experience and certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Familiarity with other standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills

**Competencies: Senior Level**
- **360 Decision Making**: Integrating information from multiple perspectives and data types to
quickly understand complicated operational issues and form a holistic view of system
connections, opportunities, and challenges; rapidly committing to the most practical solution
after weighing alternatives against important decision criteria.
- **Bold Empowerment**: Sharing authority and responsibilities with others beyond traditional
boundaries (e.g., job level, function, and location) to accelerate results, drive decision making
and accountability downward through the organization, and stretch individual capabilities.
- **Curiosity in Action**: Actively seeking new experiences to broaden perspectives and
understand the digital world in all its complexity; experimenting with technology to find diverse
ways to solve problems and seize opportunities that will magnify business impact.
- **Leadership Steadiness**: Demonstrating poise, agility, and confidence that reassures others,
commands