Procurement Operations Team-Leader at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Ensure that quality products are procured at a competitive price and delivered on time to minimize any delays in production.

• The incumbent serves as a primary point of contact between a business and its suppliers. Identifies potential suppliers, screens them, and negotiates favorable payment terms with selected suppliers.
• Manages the process of formalising the supply contracts with the aid of legal professionals and  the Head of Procurement.
• Is responsible to monitor  supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and to help make the supply procurement process as cost-effective and efficient as possible.
• Aside from dealing with external suppliers, the Procurement Team-Lead also works with managers, project team, engineers, and Mancom within the company to engage in capital projects.

Main Responsibilities And Key Activities

• Planning, directing and coordinating the activities of sources and buyers in procurement of materials, products, and services.
• Providing efficient procurement and inventory control services .
• Securing the company’s requirements of materials, equipment, consumables and services in convenient quality, price and timing from the best sources locally and/or internationally in accordance with approved systems and regulations, and consequently contribute in the company resources optimization
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, procedures and procurement charter in line with audit requirements
• Represents the company in negotiating contracts and formulating supplier agreements.
• Involved in the CAPEX tendering processing, sourcing suppliers and quotes, and ensure accuracy / appropriateness of products / services and pricing - Maintain effective supplier relationships and evaluate / audit suppliers frequently and ensure alignment to company policies
• Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment where applicable.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on Procurement , controls and processes.
•  All such duties and / or activities assigned by management as and when required
• Rand measures: (Department budgets, operating costs controlled, sales revenue etc. State all figures on an annual basis for the current financial year):
• Departmental Budget
•  Cost Savings
• E-procurement where applicable
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Qualifications

• National Diploma minimum, in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Business Management or relevant qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, logistics, or business administration is preferable
• CIPS Certification advantageous
• 5 - 8 years minimum experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role, within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in managing procurement team and commodities in an international company
• Experience on SAP

Bridgestone Behaviors

Qualified candidates need to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Agility – to work in a matrix, complex and fast paced environment.
• Courage – to share ideas, challenge the status quo.
• Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role (self-starter).