Procurement Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent
2. Professional Member of a relevant Procurement and Supply Institution e.g CIPS
3. Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar
4. Knowledge of NEC contract suite highly desirable

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proven track record in purchasing management
2. Must have an assertive, tough and no-nonsense type personality
3. Strong negotiator
4. BBBEE purchasing compliance
5. High ethics to ensure adherence to Corporate Governance
6. Ability to build relationships
7. Well developed communication skills
8. Must constantly demonstrate a "whatever it takes" attitude
9. Must have initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision
10. Must be able to motivate and manage staff
11. Must be able to work effectively with staff at all levels in the company

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Minimum of 10 years experience as a Buyer in Procurement and Supply environment
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in a Supervisory position in Procurement and Supply environment
3. Experience in an engineering or power plant environment added advantage

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish & maintain a safe work environment
2. Review existing procurement procedures and suggest amendments
3. Implement process to streamline the entire procurement function
4. Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
5. Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company to ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
6. Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
7. Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
8. Assist and develop evaluation criteria
9. Implement the formal use of the company's contracts
10. Examine and test existing contracts
11. Create Procurement Budget and ensure expenditure is within acceptable levels from budget
12. Ensure tight control over Budget Holders and their staff in terms of all procurement and buying power limits
13. Negotiate to obtain optimum prices from both Suppliers and Contractors at suitable service levels
14. Negotiate annual and/or periodic contracts with Suppliers and Contractors applying appropriate and approved terms and conditions of Contracts and Tenders
15. Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
16. Promote BBBEE procurement and develop BBBEE suppliers
17. Manage Supplier and Enterprise development initiatives
18. Knowledge of inventory and stores management to assist the Stores Manager where possible with planning to ensure optimum levels and availability of Consumables, including spares
19. Manage coal purchasing
20. Ensure proper coal planning and delivery needs
21. Ensure that all documentation is properly dealt with
22. Ensure Team members are competent and productive
23. Coordinates removal or disposal of scrap and surplus materials
24. Receive, check and authorise time sheets and ensure timeous submission to Payroll Dept
25. Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with Disciplinary Code
26. Ensure company communications are accurately carried down to your Team
27. Provide development plans, counselling, review feedback and identify training needs of direct reports
28. Assist in the development of appropriate KPIs for your department and then report on them monthly
29. Ensure relevant staff, especially Budget Holders are adequately trained in the procurement field
30. Ensure the data integrity of the IT system
31. In consultation with key Heads of Department, prepare annual Procurement Budget
32. Ensure good management of team members time and attendance
33. Carry out Monthly Reporting, including: Variance reporting from Average Costs and explanation thereof when applicable, Expenditure, including a full breakdown thereof, Consumption reports for different Departments, Capex reports
34. Actively participate and encourage good housekeeping, teamwork and upholding of superior standards and general maintenance in your plant
35. Consistently demonstrate a "Whatever it Takes" attitude
36. Be fully conversant with & adhere to general and plant safety regulations
37. Be aware of and pursue the objectives of the KPS Employee Equity Plan
38. Develop & understand an in-depth knowledge of power plant operation and generation of electricity
39. Constantly endeavour to improve the efficiency of the department and the service it provides