20 Head Of Procurement jobs in Pretoria

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The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all warehouse functions are done timeously and accurately.

Experience:

• Clear understanding of WMS
• Experience in a Logistics and Distribution environment
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• 6 months or more experience
• Must be familiar with WMS

Qualification:

• Grade 12

• Monitor attendance of all staff;
• Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE;
• Administer leave for all employees in the shift;
• Responsible for all Forward Planning;
• Ensure that Training, Performance management, and succession planning of the TES Supervisors are in place;
• Compile Daily complement report and send to ADFusion Shift Manager;
• Ensure all toolbox tasks are completed before the shift starts;
• Ensure the shift runs well and queries are dealt with timeously in liaison with ADfusion Shift Manager; ensure that process compliance is checked;
• Ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to;
• Ensure Housekeeping is done at the end of each shift;
• Ensure Cycle count is accurately done on each shift;
• Ensure registers are completed every day for every shift;
• Ensure that staff admin is accurate;
• Ensure employees are paid the correct rates;
• Monitor the Clock in the Report;
• Manage Overtime worked and scheduled;
• Manage Incentives;
• Provide daily feedback to the Client;
• Attend daily planning meetings with the client;
• Provide feedback on training;
• Provide feedback on staff complement;
• Provide feedback on KPAs met and missed.

Supply Chain Analyst  required for an automotive company based in East London 

Purpose: 

To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes.

The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Requirements:

• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within field of expertise
• Knowledge and working experience with QAD or MFG Pro is beneficial
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Must possess excellent communications skills and can work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.
• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• The person will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.
• The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously

Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting YFI regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Desired Skills: 

• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills

As a Senior Consultant, your work will span data, tech, and business domains—managing projects, guiding teams, and collaborating directly with clients. This role involves bringing supply chain expertise and strategic thinking into fast-moving environments, driving the design and delivery of smart, tech-enabled solutions.

1. Manage client engagement, project delivery, and budget control.
2. Communicate progress, issues, and risks clearly to stakeholders.
3. Facilitate meetings and workshops, and handle client queries professionally.
4. Drive stretch objectives, ensuring value delivery.
5. Adapt plans and processes as required.
6. Maintain focus and accountability even when challenges arise.
7. Maximize client value and project success.
8. Serve as a Project SME when required.
9. Accountability for client business development.

1. Conduct performance reviews, handle HR matters, and address team queries.
2. Communicate clearly and concisely.
3. Manage own time and team time effectively.
4. Provide best practices, insights, and expertise to others.
5. Demonstrate task management to add value.

1. Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
3. Technical writing proficiency.
4. Advanced MS Excel skills.
5. Mindset geared towards continuous and process improvement.
6. Logical and systems thinking focus.

If you are a match for this exciting role and would like to join a top team on SC consultants, please apply online.

Orange Recruiting (Pty) Ltd

Your Specialists in Supply Chain Recruiting

We are a deeply rooted South African business and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters," placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

We have the opportunity within our Commercial Function for a Commercial Manager – Supply Chain.

The successful incumbent will provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the various Operating Units, across the Supply Chain. Analyze financial performance and make recommendations based on the findings and outcomes of the analysis. Leverage the use of technology/ AI in driving automation and efficient processes. Consolidation and analysis of group Capex plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide direct commercial support and insight to the Supply Chain teams. Work with the Supply Chain and Strategy Commercial Executives in driving the ROIC agenda across Continuous Improvement, Capital Allocation & Planning workstreams. Facilitate commercial engagement with the various Business Units on monthly performance and various other Commercial initiatives.

• BCOM + Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in a cross functional manufacturing business
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including commercial costing, operational financial support and reporting
• SAP & Syspro experience critical along with exposure to a FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
• Power BI & other MS Power tools

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidation and Analysis of in year budgets and 5-year Business Capex plans.
• Operationalising group strategic initiatives and driving implementation.
• Providing Commercial input in Strategy formulation and Continuous improvement initiatives.

• Co-ordination and consolidation of Capex Plans across the 5-year, Annual Plans and quarterly forecasting processes and associated cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting the Supply Chain teams in monitoring and tracking capex implementation.
• Provide analysis and insight into monthly and quarterly movements.
• Drive system and process improvements to streamline process and visibility, including automation opportunities.
• Compiling presentations for quarterly Capital Committee meetings

• Providing in depth analysis across Distribution, Raw Materials and Cost of Production
• Linking into KPI dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Various Ad Hoc reports across Stock, Returns, Pallets and other key supply chain metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement and linkage into Business unit continuous improvement pipeline.
• Streamlining and automating reporting where applicable, working closely with BI teams
• Consolidation and analysis of continuous improvement pipeline projects.
• Providing visibility and analysis across Working Capital initiatives, in conjunction with CSE supply chain teams

• Providing support into BU Commercial teams in driving key initiatives across capital planning and continuous improvement workstreams

• Lead and develop staff across supply chain analysts.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
• Develop and manage high performance multidisciplinary teams in order to solve problems within the commercial arena.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead and establish appropriate Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles within the organisation by developing, implementing, enforcing and maintaining policies, standards and processes in line with legislation and the strategic objectives of the corporate plan of the Group.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• 4 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MCIPS diploma
• Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment - 10 years
• Experience 7 years head of procurement or 10 years experience Manager SCM.

Critical Competencies

• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge / Experience Procurement Systems
• Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
• Public sector including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Procurement Procedures
• Finance Principles

Additional Requirements

• Travel as and when required
• Long hours as and when required