Procurement Manager at Ultimum Limited

Job Purpose
Manage end to end procurement processes for all indirect related procurement and oversee direct procurement materials. Tasks will include:

• Price Negotiations
• Cost Model Reviews:
• Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
• Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;

Manage And Implement SAP Related Tasks:

• Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
• Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
• Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
• Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.

Price Trends Monitoring:

• Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
• Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
• Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
• Internal and External Relationship Management;
• Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
• Plan quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
• Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
• Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
• Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
• Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Create And Deliver Effective Budget:

• Support in the setting up of the materials standard cost
• Deliver yearly spend within budget as aligned with the business.
• Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
• Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
• Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.

Monitor Inventory Levels:

• Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
• Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.

Academic Qualifications

• A good First Degree in Social / Management / Physical Sciences
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources / Business Administration / Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
• Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a similar role, especially in the FMCG sector

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of Inventory Management
• Knowledge of Cost management
• Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
• Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management