Procurement Manager

Regional vice presidents oversee clusters of branches in KwaZulu-Natal and neighboring markets. Our managed service programs handle contingent labour for large employers across multiple sites. Bullpen seating, plenty of noise, and a whiteboard of open orders.

POSITION SUMMARY

Looking for a Procurement Manager who wants to stay somewhere for a while. We need a buyer who pushes back on price increases with data and keeps the production schedule fed. On site, Durban.

DAY TO DAY

• Maintain supplier records, price agreements and contracts
• Resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies with accounts payable
• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed
• Run RFQs and RFPs and compare bids on total cost
• Track supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost
• Follow purchasing policy and approval limits
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and payment terms with suppliers
• Identify cost savings and report them monthly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Occasional travel to supplier sites
• Working knowledge of contracts, Incoterms and payment terms
• Comfortable pushing suppliers on dates and price

NICE TO HAVE

• Coupa or SAP Ariba experience
• Spanish or Mandarin for supplier communication

Rate: R49,000 - R61,000 pcm

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Medical aid contribution
• Provident fund
• 13th cheque

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Fernbeam Talent (Pty) Ltd.