Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and enforcing procurement innovation to lead the client’s procurement team.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Industry: Food & Beverage

Qualification and Experience:

• Tertiary Education focused on Procurement Activities 
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement (3-5years experience minimum)
• Experience in developing and spearheading a Procurement Unit is an asset

 Requirements and Skills:

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analysing data
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proven track record of leadership: building, managing, and leading a successful team Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, risk assessment, risk management and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to maximize budget and leverage business information to drive efficiency and success
• Positive attitude and dependable under pressure - an excellent role model, motivator and leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the main point of contact for procurement operations within the company
• Formulate and enforce Procurement processes and procedures
• Work closely with the Finance team to control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Provide all financial reporting and forecasting pertaining to procurement to Finance and the Managing Director as per procedure
• Forecast company needs and supplies pertaining to procurement and ensuring that stock is not in short supply
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate new contracts with vendors and suppliers routinely
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Delegate tasks to the procurement team
• Train new employees and support team members as necessary
• Effectively manage staff under remit, including discipline, performance management, leave management
• Ensure company policies are adhered to and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.

  Only suitable applicants meeting the job requirements will be considered.