Purchasing Manager

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 a 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 favourable and are maintained in a current state in accordance with the group policies. Tertiary qualification BCOM or equivalent in Financial management or related field. - Ability to work under pressure with very ambitious deadline. - Must have own transport and valid drivers licence. - 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 in his/her care. - Fluency in Afrikaans and English is a must. - High proficiency in ERP systems as well as Microsoft is a must.

Location: Springs, ZA

Posted Date: 3/28/2025