Purchasing Manager – Durban North (Available Immediate)

Manufacturer and supplier of mechanical consumables is looking for a proactive Purchasing Manager to join their team. This is a fast-paced environment and requires an experienced individual!

Minimum Qualifications

  • Relevant degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or Procurement
  • Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS
  • MRP system experience, Odoo would be ideal
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Purchasing Administrator
  • Import logistics experience, clearing experience, dealing with Forwarding Agents
  • Strong negotiator
  • Excellent communicator able to keep controls with all stake holders
  • Proactive and confident, able hold suppliers accountable for poor service and products
  • Experience in dealing with multiple suppliers
  • Attention to detail and able to multitask
  • Own car – essential

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for planning the resource requirements for monthly production and recording, monitoring and attaining the purchasing Kpi’s: Achieve 5% cost reduction annually & 95% on time delivery for production schedule
  • Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including cost analysis, supplier performance, and procurement status updates
  • Supplier Management: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors based on project requirements, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain a supplier database and establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
  • Quotations: Prepare and send requests for quotations (RFQs) to suppliers
  • Evaluate and compare quotations received and negotiate terms and conditions
  • Purchase Order Processing and management
  • Control purchasing cycle and planning
  • Check and approve supplier invoices and statements against quotations and captured orders, quantity delivered and accounting period
  • Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, track deliveries, and ensure availability of materials and equipment as per project schedules.
  • Collaborate with warehouse personnel to maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic stock checks of store count vs MRP
  • Ensure that the products and supplies ordered meet required quality standards

To apply, please send your CV to yvette@dixierecruitment.co.za

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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  • We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
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