National Procurement Manager at SA Metal Group

Job Description

• SA Metal Group has a position for a committed, hardworking and motivated National Procurement Manager to manage the Procurement Department.
• The role focuses on managing, maintaining and developing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting operational excellence across the SA Metal Group.
• The National Procurement Manager is responsible for the effective procurement from essential services to negotiating multi million Rand agreements at National level.
• The National Procurement Manager is tasked with the management of the two procurement teams: one situated in Cape Town and one team which is based in Gauteng to perform to high standards of delivery and excellence.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and improving documented standards for procurement and processes which will result in minimizing procurement risk.
• Developing and maintaining organizational procurement capacity by providing training and support to staff with regard to procurement processes and policies.
• Providing operational support and advice to leadership, management and staff in relation to procurement.
• Ensuring procurement activities contribute towards the efficiency, cost saving and profitability of the company.
• Liaise with other departments within the organisation to establish and support their requirements.
• Monitoring and improving the company’s procurement and inventory systems and processes.
• Facilitating expenditure reviews in order to identify opportunities to add value through improved procurement.
• Researching new legislation and amendments to ensure validity and applicability of conditions of purchase.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Policy, procedures and relevant guidelines, ensuring good and ethical practice.
• Meeting with suppliers and negotiate terms of contracts, rates and prices.
• Ability to negotiate high value contracts.
• Experience in successfully managing inventory, stores and stock management.
• Knowledge of MRP.
• Monthly reporting to Exco management.
• Oversee preparation, review and process of purchase orders.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of detailed administration of all procurement activities.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE criteria.
• Supplier performance and relationship management.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractual terms - proven contract management of multi million Rand agreements.
• Full knowledge of the supplier onboarding requirements.
• Strategic planning with regard to market and economic trends in order to mitigate risk and benefit the company’s financial expenditure.
• Responsible for managing nine staff across both Gauteng and Cape Town.
• Understanding of industrial health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the procurement process (procure to pay cycle).
• Knowledge of international INCO terms.
• Knowledge of import documentation requirements.
• Oversee financial year end stock takes.

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Procurement Management/Inventory Management
• Com or a Project Management qualification may be an added advantage
• Minimum ten years’ previous experience in a senior managerial position in the following environment: production/operational/engineering environment
• MS Office Suite – intermediate
• Recent ACCPAC experience essential
• Knowledge of Fraxion ordering system is advantageous
• Financial knowledge and background
• Proven strong negotiation skills
• Technical engineering knowledge would be advantageous i.e. ability to interpret technical drawings
• Willingness to travel nationally on a monthly basis

Qualifying Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills on all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Being self-motivated and results-driven
• Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Conflict resolution capabilities
• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
• Time and priority management
• Excellent standards of execution
• Proven strong management ability