Procurement Leader

Description:

Key Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability Procurement Strategy and Management: Strategy Development: Formulate and communicate a robust procurement strategy, identifying strategic suppliers to deliver a sustainable competitive edge Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement an ongoing improvement plan for purchasing to minimize wastage, and costs in line with the business strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Operations, and Technical teams to foster innovation and secure a sustainable and competitive supply of raw materials.

Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor purchasing key performance indicators and variance analysis routines to track procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Tender Management: Create and manage strategic tender processes.

Stock Management: Proactively manage material stocks within targeted working capital levels to reduce waste and write-offs.

Supplier Management: Develop and execute a supplier audit strategy to ensure compliance with legislation and meet performance KPI's.

Manage supplier relationships to ensure high performance and contractor assurance.

Compliance and Specifications: Ensure all purchased materials meet business specifications and compliance needs.

Logistics Management: Oversee logistical provisions and third-party storage for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

System Utilization: Advocate for and lead the development and use of the El management systems.

Internal Communication: Maintain effective communication with internal departments regarding procurement and supply matters.

Team Management Direct Reports: Manage direct reports to ensure departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Performance Improvement: Enhance departmental performance through recruitment, induction, appraisals, goal setting, personal development planning (PDP), training, coaching, and attendance management.

Team Collaboration: Ensure the Procurement team engages and communicates productively with other business functions and sites Negotiation Skills: Train and coach the purchasing team in negotiating purchasing contracts and one-off purchases.

Stock Management Training: Educate the procurement team on effective stock management practices.

Finance Budget Management: Operate within agreed budget constraints and adhere to the company's formal Limits of Authority at all times.

General Responsibilities Core Values: Promote and adhere to the Company's core values: Integrity, Accountability, Agility, Resilience, Ubuntu.

Continuous Improvement: Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement Housekeeping Standards: Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 6S practices.

Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental, and PPE policies and procedures.

Quality and Ethical Standards: Ensure high-quality standards are maintained.

Additional Duties: Undertake any other tasks and duties as required by the Skills, Knowledge & Experience Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement Management or a Commercial Degree (B.Com.) Registration or accreditation with a professional procurement management body is an advantage Minimum of 10 years' experience in Procurement Experience in a supervisory role/managing teams Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement processes Experience in commodity procurement is advantageous Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and reporting skills Strong teamwork ethic Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities effectively