Manager Purchasing

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PPC Africa

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

ZAR 300 000 - 400 000

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3 days ago

Job description

Job title: Manager Purchasing

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: March 13, 2025

Minimum Required Qualification:

IDEAL:

Member of the South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS) is advantageous

Experience:

5 - 8 years experience in cement/lime manufacturing or mining industries, with emphasis on Materials, Procurement and/or Logistics management
5 years exposure to manufacturing and supply network, VBM and strategic planning
5 years people management (particularly of teams in remote locations)

Duties And Responsibilities:
Sourcing and Contract Negotiation:

Stakeholder Management:

Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transporters
Coordinate the planning and procurement of materials in partnership with sales
Communicate with Supply Chain regarding new/modified/obsolete items and manage the system accordingly
Communicate to Management regarding stock levels, discrepancies, issues etc.

People Management:

Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards
Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
Support the onboarding of new team members
Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable