Regional Procurement Manager - Bellville at Feedem

Minimum Requirements

• You will have completed a degree in supply chain management, coupled with more than 5 years experience in progressive sourcing, contract negotiation, and strategy development within the Hospitality industry.
• You will have proven experience in cost reduction, lead and execution of cross-functional initiatives such as risk assessments, RFQ criteria and supplier relations management programs.
• You will have excellent negotiations skills, excellence in terms of leading service and a motivational approach to internal staff leadership.
• A sound background in financial budget management, cost management and CAPEX alignment to corporate goals.
• You will have exceptional attention to detail, be analytical, communicate effectively and be results driven
• Willing to travel locally
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Understanding of, and experience working with local regulations including the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
• You will have contactable references, a clear criminal and credit record and it is to be noted that all qualifications and career history will be verified.

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL RESPONDSIBILITIES: 

• Procurement strategies and delivery
• Good understanding of supply market, ability to understand and analyse relevant supply market dynamics and supplier capabilities.
• Ability to support end-to-end Procurement and Supply Chain activities in line with the Group-wide procurement policy.
• Implement and maintain best practices and continuous improvement initiatives which eliminate inefficiencies and enhance performance in the company’s supply chain
• Ensure all activities related to sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies are carried out to meet operational, project and program demands to support short-, medium- and longer-term objectives.
• Ensure adoption of and adherence to Sustainability (ESG) principles
• Optimize spend, leverage the supply base, minimize risk, and ensure compliance with Internal Health & Safety policies, processes and regulatory standards.
• Sourcing
• Proactively identify and communicate changes in demand or business strategy to category procurement teams to mitigate penalties or supply shortages to the business
• Lead or support supplier performance management activities, ensuring accurate reporting against SLA’s, reviewing performance with project owner(s), stakeholders and suppliers and leading performance enhancement interventions as required

CUSTOMER FOCUS:

• Committed to understanding and exceeding our customers’ needs
• Developing trusted, reliable and collaborative relationships
• Consistently operating at the highest standards of service and delivery

Integrity:

• Being open and honest in everything we do
• Supporting our growth as an environmentally and financially sustainable business
• Making socially responsible decisions
• Treating all our stakeholders with respect
• Courageous in expanding existing and developing new markets
• Robust and thorough in analysis and decision making
• Confident to pursue appropriate financial return
• Forward thinking and ambitious