Regional Procurement Manager

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Keywords: Procurement, Manager, Regional, Supply Chain, Logistics

Our client is a global leader in facilitating the trade of commodities, offering producers and consumers reliable and efficient access to international markets. They are currently seeking a Regional Procurement Manager to join their team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and implement procurement strategies for their Infrastructure Business in Africa and the Middle East. You will be instrumental in coordinating shipments, customs clearance, and material delivery from abroad while ensuring adherence to company policy and procurement initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies and system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure the business has a timely supply of goods and materials.
• Demonstrate value for money when spending with suppliers.
• Apply procurement processes, ensuring all vital controls, approvals, and reporting are carried out.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team and departments.
• Perform activities involved in the Procure-To-Pay process.
• Maintain detailed records relating to procurement.
• Facilitate the timely import/export and shipment of materials.
• Manage the suppliers and clients Database System.
• Work with local and regional teams to ensure all procurement activities meet business requirements.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Confirmed knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.
• Minimum 8 years procurement experience, with 2-3 years in management or sourcing/supply chain roles.
• Proficient in English (knowledge of other languages is advantageous).
• Knowledge of customs clearance and legal concepts.
• Good understanding of the Procure-To-Pay process.
• Basic functional expertise in ERP systems.

About the job:

Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations
Focus: Supply Chain
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: Includes 100% medical aid with Discovery and 50% Pension
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Sandton

Job Reference: DMDP87-6DE2AE3B
Date posted: 08 October 2024
Consultant: Sebrina Grobler

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