Procurement Manager

Purchasing/Supply Management Manages the purchasing processes by integrating and optimising all the steps required to ensure bottling production raw material requirements are met. Maintains Supplier relationships and ensures professional customer service Oversees and directs staff to ensure timely arrival of raw materials and adherence to the Supplier Food Safety and Quality Assurance requirements. Ensures all acquisition of raw materials documentation, ie purchase requisitions, purchase orders and written confirmation of delivery dates are accurate and SAGE system is up to date and maintained. Ensures internal departments are updated timeously on any changes in purchasing order progress / delivery. Maintains an accurate, up to date Price List Database and filing system. Ensures timely annual update of Standard Costs in SAGE Oversees the procurement function, ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials for production utilisation at HOOW and other specific clients are managed effectively and procured at the best price. Ensures annual supplier price negotiations and rebate calculations are carried out timeously. Ensures Annual Performance Ratings with suppliers are carried out and continuous performance is monitored. Develops and implements systems to ensure accurate documentation is processed within stipulated deadlines Ensures accuracy of documentation and the capturing and recording of information pertaining to the export administration function is carried out Production Scheduling Manages the process of 3rd Party Bottling orders/instructions from clients ensuring all documentation requirements are in place. Ensures a production plan is in place, according to orders received, maximising production efficiencies and ensuring production can meet delivery requirements. Monitors production line schedules to ensure 3rd Party Bottling is on track to meet production plan. People Management Ensures effective communication between all personnel parties, supervising work of employees, including providing guidance in handling difficult problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes. Manages staff performance and identifies training needs. Analysis & Reporting Monitor, investigate and report on Rework, Deviation, CAR and Customer Complaints. Takes minutes at production meetings and keeps records thereof. Prepares and distributes action logs timeously. Provides production team with regular feedback of order status. Quality Management Systems and Health, Safety & Housekeeping Adheres to QMS standards and procedures. Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures. Adheres to the set GMP protocol and participates in various quality seminars if required Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards and that all areas of responsibility are clean and neat. Ensures compliance with company and statutory policies and procedures Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement in a FMCG environment. Computer Proficiency (MS Office, Advanced Excel & SAGE) Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong administration and good follow up skills Fluent verbal and written English communication skills Effective listening skills Good understanding of Supply Chain processes Strong Numerical skills

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025