Operations Manager: Procurement - Sandton at BCX

Core Description

• Deliver an efficient and profitable procurement service to BCX Field Services Clients and internal service departments within BCX Field Services.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Manage procurement activities within BCX Field Services.
• Build supplier relations with local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate preferred pricing and maintain margins prescribed by business.
• Ensure standardised procedures exist, and that staff are familiar with, and adhere to, the procurement procedures. 
• Monitor efficiencies within the procurement area and implement improvements where necessary.
• Ensure all terms and conditions are documented and published for each supplier, and warranty repair processes are in place for all supplier processes.

Responsible for management and reporting of:

• Procurement spends per supplier.
• Total procurement spends for BCX Field Services;
• Procurement spends per region.
• Breakdown of hardware margin.
• Ensure high levels of cooperation within service line and service lines interactions
• Manage and provide leadership to an efficient Procurement Team

Core Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Analytical and Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Team Management
• SAP Warehouse Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
• Leading and supervising
• Planning & Organising

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role, with at least 1-year in a supervisory or senior position
• Or
• If only Grade 12, then 5-years’ experience in a procurement role, with at least 3-years’ in a supervisory or senior position.