Lead It Operations Management (Itom)

My Client based in Springs, Gauteng is looking for a Purchasing Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity if you are looking for a stable company, high salary, and room for growth. EE: Open

Minimum Requirements:

1. Tertiary qualification – BCOM or equivalent in financial management or related field.
2. Ability to work under pressure with very ambitious deadlines.
3. Must have own transport and valid driver's license.
4. Willingness to travel between sites.
5. At least 5 years experience in purchasing.
6. At least 3 years team management experience.
7. Ability to engage with senior members of the organisation around pertinent issues.
8. High proficiency in ERP systems as well as Microsoft is a must.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
2. Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
3. Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
4. Communicating with senior management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production and purchasing operations.
5. Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement on payment and delivery terms, stockholding, and delivery turnaround times.
6. Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages and drawing up and maintaining a robust actionable Business Continuity & Recovery plan from a procurement point of view.
7. Supervising purchasing and consumable inventory teams and delegating tasks across departments when necessary.
8. Working closely with the company legal department to ensure contracts and terms are favourable and are maintained in a current state in accordance with the group policies.

For more information please contact: Ergasia Placements