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