Our client is looking for an ambitious Procurement Manager with a background in Commodity Trading.
Requirements:
- Degree relating to Procurement and Supply Chain
- Experience in Commodity Trading
- Strong math, analytical, organizational skills
- Proven ability to have difficult and/or complex negotiations with both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with developing budgets, procurement strategies & forecasting
- Ability to work with various Supply Chain Management software systems
Duties:
- Detailed analysis of imports and exports
- Implement trading agreements/protocols – with regards to shipping, quality, payment terms, etc
- Developing strategies and trading methodologies
- Managing daily trading positions and limits
- Manage inventory levels within the business
- Resolve pricing conflicts and place bids with different vendors as required
- Manage product quality – ensure product meets the original purchase spec
- Re-negotiate discounts or contract amendments where suppliers fail to meet contractual agreements e.g., product specification or delivery period etc.
- Regular feedback to sales team with market analysis and product availability
- Prepare forward deals/sales offers through to sales team
- Develop preferred relationships with Suppliers. This requires regular local and international travel
- Detailed analysis of imports
- Understanding of both local and regional supply and demand
- Monitoring and reporting on margins
To apply, please send your CV to yvette@dixierecruitment.co.za
