542 Purchasing jobs in South Africa

Planet Fitness is currently looking for a Head of Procurement who is responsible for overseeing the purchasing and supply chain management functions within the organization. This role ensures that all procurement activities are carried out efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with legal and ethical standards. The primary objective is to develop and implement procurement strategies that meet the company's operational needs while managing supplier relationships and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy and Leadership
2. Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's business goals and objectives.
3. Lead the procurement team to achieve cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and risk mitigation.
4. Work with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure procurement processes support broader company initiatives.
5. Identify and assess potential risks in procurement activities and develop strategies to minimize those risks.
6. Supplier Relationship Management
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure product availability and competitive pricing.
8. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers, ensuring the company obtains the best value.
9. Develop a supplier performance management system, evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
10. Implement strategic sourcing to identify new suppliers, products, and services that meet the company's requirements.
11. Procurement Operations
12. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
13. Implement and manage procurement systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
14. Monitor procurement budgets, ensure spending aligns with company objectives, and identify areas for cost savings.
15. Manage inventory levels to avoid stockouts or overstocking while ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
16. Policy and Compliance
17. Establish and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate potential risks.
18. Ensure procurement practices adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., anti-bribery laws, conflict of interest policies).
19. Drive ethical sourcing initiatives, ensuring that all goods and services are sourced responsibly and sustainably.
20. Team Management and Development
21. Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, providing guidance on best practices, procurement strategies, and process improvements.
22. Set clear goals and performance metrics for the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
23. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to support career development and progression within the team.
24. Ensure the team is trained on procurement systems, company policies, and relevant legal or regulatory requirements.
25. Cost and Performance Management
26. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value without compromising quality or service levels.
27. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess procurement performance, including cost savings, supplier performance, and delivery accuracy.
28. Ensure that procurement decisions contribute to the overall financial performance of the company.
29. Technology and Process Improvements
30. Ensure effective upkeep of current Procurement systems.
31. Develop and ensure reporting and required dashboards are created and maintained.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the company's business objectives.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to ensure the company gets the best possible terms from suppliers.
• Analytical Ability: Able to analyze procurement data, supplier performance, and market trends to make informed decisions.
• Leadership and Team Management: Capable of leading a team, motivating staff, and managing performance.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers effectively.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive problem-solver who can handle unexpected issues in the supply chain or procurement processes.
• Ethical Judgment: High ethical standards, ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted with integrity and compliance with legal standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies in a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms).
• Experience managing a team and fostering a high-performance culture.

If you have not received any feedback within 7 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for key categories of items and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, cost optimization, and supplier risk management.
• Continuously engage with key stakeholders in the organization, including management, operations and finance to ensure up to date and complete knowledge about requirements and specifications for category items and services in line with the company’s overall business strategy.
• Continuously stay updated with the market for category items and services and conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to benchmark incumbent suppliers, identify potential new suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and ensure they meet quality, cost, and performance criteria.
• Build and maintain strong, yet independent, relationships with key suppliers, driving strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration to deliver value and innovation across the organization.
• Ensuring a productive labour climate in the Procurement function; in case of irregularities immediately report to management.
• Leverage procurement technology and digital tools to enhance procurement activities, automate routine processes, and provide data-driven insights into purchasing decisions.
• Manage the procurement budget, tracking spend against budgeted targets, identifying areas for cost reduction, and ensuring the achievement of savings goals.
• Continuously evaluate sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining or improving quality and service delivery.
• Implement performance reviews with suppliers to assess service levels, quality, and cost against agreed terms, and ensure corrective action plans are developed when necessary.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
• Ensure the filing of all Procurement related documentation for auditing purposes.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of stock for re-ordering.
• Communicate all delays or variances to the appropriate parties.
• Investigate stock variances, delivery queries, identify and implement possible ways to prevent future variances/queries.
• Ensure accurate and on-time purchasing of all products and services as required by the organization.
• Expedite PO’s and communicate ETA’s and delays to all relevant parties.
• Update min and max levels for ordering to ensure continuous availability of parts.
• Source alternative solutions, obtain approval and purchase to ensure continuous supply to the organization.
• Enforce Purchasing policies and procedures to ensure good governance.
• Continually investigate opportunities for cost or efficiency savings.
• Provide a high level of customer service with industry standard turnaround times for all requests.
• Actively support the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality vision and values by observing safety practices at work while performing his/her duties.
• Observing and adhering to safety policies, reporting unsafe acts and hazards.

• Procurement or Supply Chain Qualification or studying towards one.
• 5 - 10 years overall experience.
• Computer Literate.
• Self-motivated, Attention to Detail & Deadline-Oriented.
• Service orientated – actively seek ways to help people.
• Critical thinking skills – identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and procurement software.
• Have the ambition to help drive the growth of a young company.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administration skills.
• Ability to achieve excellent results working autonomously and/or in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Financially literate and disciplined.
• Possess a “can-do” attitude always focussing on what “can” be done.
• Possess a desire to continually develop, improve and be ambitious.
• Be physically fit and able to use the correct lifting techniques.
• Able and willing to travel to operational sites and suppliers as needed.

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

At GEP, we arelooking to continue our growth trajectory by expanding our talented managed services team.

As a Sourcing Lead, you will partner with our client and internal teams and manage the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives using a multi-step sourcing process.

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work consistent with business requirements and client sourcing strategy
• Conduct spend analytics and utilize analytical expertise to deliver a comprehensive total cost of ownership assisting the client business in delivering measurable cost savings
• Initiate and structure efficient RFx’s, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiation strategies based on supplier proposals and spend analytics
• Utilize your well-developed sourcing skills to manage supplier selection processes and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed business awardswhile developing contractual agreements in collaboration with our client’s business and legal departments

Scope o f Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or SMEs on project strategy; determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy
• You will lead and execute the GEP sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed
• You will manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process then following up with suppliers on milestone activities
• You will also perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner

• You should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development and management (3-5 years)
• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques
• Knowledge of the indirect category would be advantageous (trends, suppliers, industry specifics and terminology, legal frameworks)
• You should have the ability to facilitate a total cost ownership discussion with a client team and identify total cost elements
• Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation
• Proficiency in using e-Sourcing tools.
• Excellent project management skill including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition
• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills
• Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups
• Solid decision-making and problem-solving ability using available facts in sensitive client situations

As GEP experiences active and rapid growth, we’re looking for people who want to flourish along with us — helping to pave the way to a brighter future.

To learn more about our comprehensive range of consulting and outsourcing services, please visit

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy, and financial performance. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively seeking people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us.

At GEP, we are looking to continue our growth trajectory by expanding our talented managed services team.

As a Sr. Strategic Buyer, you will partner with our client and internal teams and manage the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives using a multi-step sourcing process.

• Support category managers with category strategy plans, sourcing execution, and strategic sourcing tasks.
• Identify and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as suppliers, project sponsors, end-users, and other supporting functions like HR, Legal, and Finance.
• Leverage the GEP network of Category Experts and tools to deliver insights to any project or client.
• Provide support regarding Supplier Management/Procurement processes and policies.
• Establish negotiation strategies, identify and develop negotiation levers, validate them with stakeholders, and lead negotiations to ensure savings, timely supply, and other benefits for purchases, including business analytics, savings reporting, and tracking.
• Discuss with vendors and evaluate their products and capabilities as suppliers.
• Use SMART by GEP technology and client ERP systems for procurement operations.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, manage SOPs, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Manage all supplier selection and procurement activities (e.g., RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard, and Bid Analysis).
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Lead a small/medium-sized team.
• Participate in firm-building activities, including recruitment.

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, with focus on the following category: Directs (trends, suppliers, industry specifics, terminology, legal frameworks).
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Experience managing and mentoring small to medium-sized teams, both operationally and in career development.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of large-scale centralized purchasing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with all levels of management in client organizations.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills, including creating baselines, performing market tests/analyses, and succinctly summarizing key points via email or presentations.
• Experience leading and executing negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously and assess new purchase requirements based on spend risk, etc.
• Knowledge of various categories, including trends, suppliers, industry specifics, terminology, and legal frameworks, would be advantageous.
• Advantageous: Business process improvement methodologies such as TQM, Six Sigma, APEX, etc.

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

• Freight Forwarding
• Clearance & Forwarding
• Energy Industry Support Services
• Equipment Rental
• Commodity Trading
• Integrated Solutions
• Warehousing
• Ocean Freight

• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Agriculture
• Construction
• Explosives
• Renewables

• Thinks beyond cost: Understands value creation across the supply chain (e.g., supplier innovation, sustainability, time-to-market).
• Can align procurement goals with broader business strategy.
• Comfortable partnering with internal stakeholders like finance, operations, and product teams to influence upstream decisions.

• Proven ability to analyze procurement data (e.g., spend analytics, supplier performance, TCO).
• Experience working with or building dashboards or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, even Excel + Power Query).
• Can translate data insights into actionable strategies (e.g., demand aggregation, renegotiation triggers, risk heatmaps).

• Familiarity with modern procurement tech stacks: ERP (SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management, procurement automation platforms (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba, GEP).
• Has led or been part of digital transformation projects (e.g., digitizing vendor onboarding, automating approvals, e-invoicing).
• Understands process mapping and optimization (Lean/Six Sigma is a plus).

• Skilled in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and building partnerships, not just transactional relationships.
• Experience implementing supplier KPIs, scorecards, or risk mitigation strategies (especially relevant post-COVID/supply chain shocks).

• Has experience leading teams through change, whether it's systems, processes, or organizational shifts.
• Champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, not “we’ve always done it this way.”
• Strong communicator, able to bring stakeholders on the journey.

• Understands the role procurement plays in supply chain ethics, carbon tracking, local sourcing, circularity.
• Can build ESG compliance and reporting into supplier selection and performance.

• 8–12 years experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or transformation-focused role.
• Demonstrable success in leveraging procurement data to drive measurable results (e.g., cost savings, supplier consolidation, risk reduction).
• Experience in digitizing and automating procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Industry experience in your space (if niche) or proven adaptability across sectors.

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Summary of the Vice President of Global Procurement role

As the Vice President of Global Procurement, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer where you will be responsible for developing a robust and innovative global strategy in the CDMO API supply chain space, in existing geographies while working collaboratively with business leaders.

You will be accountable for over £100 million in category spend for raw materials for API manufacture, chemicals, packaging, contract manufacturing, capital etc. You will also drive the development and implementation of robust category and sourcing strategies along with ensuring supplier relationship management best practices are embedded in how we do business with our regional and global suppliers. With a focus on quality, service, risk management, innovation, and cost savings, the Vice President of Procurement will be responsible for delivering total cost of ownership value while ensuring continuity and reliability of supply to meet our customer demands.

This is a remote working role with up to 30% global travel.

Who Are We?

We are a fast-growing global pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation), with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). We are a proven and trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative biotechs and leading pharmaceutical companies and are widely recognised for our expertise in complex and hazardous chemistry.

We are a dynamic business, employing more than 1300 talented and passionate people in the UK, US and Europe who together support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients. We support our customers through the full product lifecycle from pre-clinical development right up to full scale commercial manufacturing and today we are proud to have built a culture of excellence in science and unrivalled service.

Your responsibilities

• Leading our procurement team members, strategy, protocols and procedures, while developing, communicating and reinforcing best practices and driving standardisation in procurement, inventory management, procurement administrative processes, insurances etc.
• Identifying and qualifying best in class suppliers from across the globe, negotiating appropriate agreements to assure quality, service and price stability.
• Implementing policies and practices to build and maintain successful relationships.
• Championing a project portfolio pipeline of savings and value plans in alignment with business strategies to deliver sustainable productivity and supply and ensuring optimal cash management.
• Collaborating with Business Partners to deliver year over year productivity and risk mitigation plans, drive continuous improvement, build appropriate standardised metrics and scorecards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools and operating model and developing team capabilities with full utilisation of category, sourcing and contract management.
• Collaborating with our manufacturing, finance operations, engineering, business development and other functional teams to optimise efficiencies while managing business cost.
• Driving operating efficiencies by understanding business needs and complex supply markets.
• Accessing supplier capability and innovation for the business.
• Framing and driving cross-functional sourcing agenda as well as alignment between category spend and the needs and requirements of regions, countries and sites.
• Building a strategic vision and roadmap for digital solutions to drive automation of procurement processes, where possible, using latest digital technologies.
• Reviewing and updating procurement practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Working with Quality to maintain and enhance the Raw Material Supplier Assurance process. In conjunction with the quality team undertake quality audits of key raw material, consumable and service providers.
• Embodying our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Requirements for the role

• Degree in Supply Chain Management/ or Procurement Management would be desirable.
• Significant global supply chain experience is essential with an understanding of the nuances and differences amongst business cultures.
• Significant experience in operational, procurement roles within the API or related industry.
• Excellency in direct material sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Broad knowledge of the operational market forces shaping an operations business context (e.g. supplier base, legal and regulatory environment, sources of competitive advantage).
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and utilising full set of direct material and service sourcing levers to drive value for stakeholders in direct materials in a small molecule pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk and innovation considerations as well as to provide thought leadership and actively shape strategy.
• Provides support, mentorship and guidance to shape the category strategies of direct reports.
• Experience of implementing global standards while maintaining a strong regional execution and business connection.
• Ability to own and strengthen relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Ability to lead according to the Sterling Values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Why Consider Us?

Our collaborative and empowering culture is unique to us and is what really sets us apart as a business and this is built upon our four core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing and Be Caring. We also run a variety of programmes across our sites to promote health, wellbeing and work life balance, in addition to supporting causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, encouraging volunteering within the communities we are part of and even arranging socials, through our global social committees, to encourage team building and reward our team’s hard work.

At Sterling we promote mutual trust and respect regardless of your nationality, background, feelings, beliefs, gender or age. Our workforce, much like life, is made up of many different people with many different backgrounds, needs and perspectives. This is something we celebrate at Sterling, as it makes Sterling a better place to work and encourages innovation and collaboration.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

GEP is different. It’s a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We recognize people who make a genuine difference by rewarding them well. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work consistent with businessrequirements and client sourcing strategy.
• Conduct spends analytics and utilize analytical expertise to deliver a comprehensive total cost of ownership assisting the client business in delivering measurable cost savings.
• Initiate and structure efficient RFx’s, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiationstrategies based on supplier proposals and spend analytics.
• Utilize your well-developed sourcing skills to manage supplier selection processes and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed business awards while developing contractual agreements in collaborationwith our client’s business and legal departments.
• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or SMEs on project strategy; determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy.
• Lead and execute the GEP sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed. / Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process then following up with suppliers on milestone activities.
• Perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, drawconclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner.

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Science, Business or Engineering or similar stream or a combination of relevant experience.
• Experience: 3 - 6 years previous work experience managing Strategic Sourcing is a must, procure to pay process, RFX auctions process and procurement process experience.
• Languages:Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written). Portuguese is a plus.

Other Skills:

• Intermediate to high financial and quantitative analysis skills

• Should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development, facilitation and management

• Auction development including parameters

• Supplier engagement

• Negotiation strategy development

• Team Management (Team of Analysts)

• Requires Low amount of guidance and direction

• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques.

• Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation.
• Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition.
• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups.

• Purchasing/ Supply Management:
  • Manage contracts, KPI’s and SLA’s to ensure a continuous supply of goods and services, including bottling production, quality, and cost saving.
  • Meets with Local and European suppliers regularly to discuss service level agreements, orders and pricing. Advises COO of any significant price fluctuations.
  • Negotiate competitive/ best price increase for dry goods as well as effective and cost saving rebate structures and settlement discounts (European and SA markets).
  • Negotiating Rebates for the company on All exports and Volume baselines. This is not specific to Dry Goods.
  • Suppliers: Work closely with suppliers and evaluate performance. Quarterly updates and reconciliations with suppliers. Visit suppliers and build relationships.
• People Management:
  • Ensures effective communication between all personnel, supervising work of employees, including providing guidance in handling difficult problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
  • Manages staff performance and identifies training needs.
• Financial and Administration Processes:
  • Advises on administration processes to ensure stock is optimised for overseas bottling.
  • Lead group procurement for priority categories; effective supplier negotiations; build cross-functional relations; provide internal services (policy & process consultation) and regulate risk & compliance for credit- & contract agreements.
  • Perpetually engage in continuous improvement activities through the employment of modern best practices to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Engage in personal and professional development to stay abreast with current market and international/ European industry developments.
  • Ensure that the lowest logical level of stock and dry goods is being procured and kept.
• Analysis & Reporting:
  • Monitor, investigate and report on Rework, Deviation, CAR and Customer Complaints.
  • Flags problems with timing of dry goods delivery dates at least 2 (two) weeks before the production commences.
  • Compiles and maintains a global Stock Loss Analysis Report.
  • Identify, implement and manage cost-saving projects for the group.
  • Managing & influencing business behaviour to achieve targeted results, building & maintaining internal & external strategic relationships to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Quality Management System:
  • Adheres to and ensures staff compliance to QMS standards and procedures.
  • Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures.
  • Ensures that the security site is intact for responsible areas.
  • Participates in various quality seminars when so required.
  • Adheres to the set GMP protocols.
• Health, Safety and Housekeeping:
  • Attends HACCP meetings and participates in training if so required.
  • Participates in H&S committee meetings and works closely with the Planning and Procurement Manager to ensure adherence to safe work practices as per company and statutory H&S policies and procedures.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement in a FMCG environment
• Advanced Excel and Word skills
• Financial background - Accounting Qualification (CIMA / CA) – an added advantage
• European/Group Procurement experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in broadly similar position with exposure to operations and manufacturing with experience in a costing environment.
• CIPS qualification would be advantages
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, Advanced Excel & SAGE)

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Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

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The incumbent will report directly to the General Manager: Supply Chain and will be required to maintain the department at a level that ensures stable supply of components for Project and Production builds. Non Raw Material costs are in hand and at the best negotiated level, to ensure delivery to both business and end customer in a sustainable, professional manner in line with best practices. This position requires interaction with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

1. Advanced Purchasing
2. New Business Quotations
3. Management of Suppliers

• BCOM / Relevant degree with management & Supply chain modules
• 5 – 10 years in management position (Essential)
• 5 – 10 years Purchasing experience (Essential)