Procurement Manager (Raw Materials, Engineering, Packaging) at Workforce Group

Job Summary:

• Implementation of strategic procurement policy in line with company objectives.
• Implementation of the supply chain strategies.
• Ensure availability of all critical raw materials, packaging, engineering and consumables of the right quantity at the right price and time.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain record of sufficient sources for all materials at very competitive prices.
• Obtains stock replenishment advice for all materials from planning manager.
• Obtain stock replenishment advice for all materials from planning Manager, place adverts, and collates and analyses the quotations in line with the division's policy.
• Raises indents on suppliers.
• Strictly adhere to the company policy on stock covers based on the planners updates to avoid over/under stocking.
• Keep a dossier of updated information on raw materials specifications and ensure suppliers are duly informed.
• Keep record of key suppliers.
• Ensures Local Purchase Orders for all materials carry approved specifications.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Must have 5 years of warehouse and/or purchasing experience.
• Background using SAP and all Microsoft Office products.
• Strong technical acumen with knowledge of component manufacturing and assembly processes; ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work in a team environment in a support/service capacity as well as individually in a project leader role.
• Negotiation, problem solving and financial analysis skills.